获悉

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Usage of 获悉

The verb 获悉 (huòxī) is a formal way to express 'to learn about' or 'to receive information.' It is often used in written or official contexts such as news reports, formal announcements, or legal documents. When you use 获悉, it implies that the information was obtained through some official or reliable channel.

Common Collocations

  • 获悉消息 (receive news): used when someone obtains important or official information.
  • 获悉情况 (learn about the situation): often used in reports or updates.
  • 获悉通知 (receive notification): used when someone is informed formally.

Register and Tone

This word is more formal and less common in everyday casual conversation. In daily speech, people might use 知道 (zhīdào) or 听说 (tīngshuō) instead. Using 获悉 adds a tone of seriousness or officialness.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 获悉 with 获得 (huòdé), which means 'to obtain' or 'to gain' in a more general sense. 获悉 specifically relates to acquiring knowledge or information.

Summary

Use 获悉 when you want to emphasize that you have officially or formally received or learned some information, especially in writing or formal speech.

Example Sentences

I just learned that the company will relocate next month.

The police learned that the suspect had fled the scene.

After receiving the news, he immediately rushed to the hospital.