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HSK
7-9

know oneself

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

zhi1ji3 zhījǐ

Meaning


Primary

know oneself

Alternatives

know thyself, know yourself

Mnemonic


To 知己 know oneself you must of course 知 know your 己 self.

Usage


知己知彼,百战不殆。

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle.