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眾所周知

zung3 so2 zau1 zi1

zhong4 suo3 zhou1 zhi1

(saying) as is known to everyone; "As we are aware..." (at beginning of sentence)

Level: 3 Google Frequency: 2,750,000

眾所周知

眾 zung3 zung1 zhong4 zhong1 - many; numerous; a crowd
所 so2 suo3 - location; position; building; office
周 zau1 zhou1 - circumference; circuit
知 zi1 zi3 zhi1 {zhi4} - know, understand, comprehend

This word was added by tym on 17th Dec 2004 and last edited on 4th Dec 2006

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