biết
/bjɛ̯t/To know, be aware of, or understand something
Tôi biết anh đã đến.
I know you've arrived.
Bạn biết cách đi đến nhà tôi không?
Do you know how to get to my house?
Can be used to express knowledge of facts, people, or how to do something.
To realize or become aware of something
Tôi mới biết anh đã bị bệnh.
I just found out you're sick.
Often used with 'mới' to emphasize recent awareness.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Biết' is often used with 'được' to indicate the ability to know something, e.g., 'Tôi biết được tin này từ bạn.' (I found out this news from you.)
⚡Gold Rule
Knowledge vs. Ability
'Biết' can refer to both factual knowledge and the ability to perform an action, e.g., 'Tôi biết cách làm món này.' (I know how to make this dish.)
📖Word Origin
From Middle Vietnamese *biet*, from Old Vietnamese *biet*, from Proto-Vietic *biet* (to know).
📝Usage Notes
Often used with the particle 'được' to indicate the ability to know something.