HSK 7
不知X的
The structure '不知X的' expressing unknown origin or cause
Explanation
The structure '不知X的' is used to refer to something whose origin, reason or doer the speaker does not clearly know. 'X' is usually a question word such as '怎么' (how), '谁' (who), '哪里' (where). For example: '不知怎么的' means 'somehow, for some reason', '不知谁说的' means 'I don't know who said it'. This structure usually stands at the beginning of a sentence, expressing the speaker's puzzlement or surprise.
Examples
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The grammar point “不知X的” (The structure '不知X的' expressing unknown origin or cause) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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