Vietnamese · Common Verbs
biết
To know
Beginnerverb
Definition
To have information or skill in your mind.
Example
Tôi không biết anh ấy sống ở đâu.
I do not know where he lives.
Etymology
'Biết' derives from Proto-Mon-Khmer, originally denoting knowledge or awareness. Its usage reflects a wide application in contemporary Vietnamese language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Biết' is widely used in both informal and formal speech, appearing in educational, conversational, and professional contexts as a term for knowledge.