zhī · tone 1
Meaning
to know
In names
知 (zhī) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “to know”. In names, it carries a 'scholarly / calm' feel. Knowledge and awareness; used in 知远, 知夏. It appears in names such as 行知, 知月. The tone is 1; practice the sound before you introduce the name.
Structure and etymology
A common character in Chinese given names.
Names that use this character
Naming notes
Knowledge and awareness; used in 知远, 知夏.
Tags: scholarly, calm. It reads as unisex in modern names.
Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.