据悉
How to Understand
据悉 is an adverbial phrase commonly used in Chinese to introduce information that is reported or known from external sources. It conveys the idea of "it is reported that" or "according to reports," often used in news, official statements, or formal contexts to indicate the source of information.
The character 据 (jù) means "based on" or "according to," while 悉 (xī) means "to know" or "to be informed." Together, they form a phrase that indicates knowledge or information derived from reliable or public sources.
据悉 is frequently used in formal writing and media to present facts without direct attribution, maintaining a neutral tone. It can also appear in casual speech, especially when citing information from newspapers, websites, or other public sources. This phrase helps distinguish between personal opinions and verified information.