知其然而不知其所以然 zhī qí rán ér bù zhī qí suǒ yǐ rán

to know that it is so but not why it is so (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to know that it is so but not why it is so (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
to know; to be aware
its; their; it (refers to sth preceding it)
so; thus; like this
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
not; no; (negative prefix)
to know; to be aware
its; their; it (refers to sth preceding it)
particle introducing a relative clause or passive
to use; by means of; according to
so; thus; like this