据悉

• Pinyin: jù xī
• Hanzi breakdown: 据 = 扌+ 居 (based on); 悉 = 采 + 心 (know/learn)

Meaning

It is reported that; it is understood that; according to sources. A formal phrase indicating information received from a source without full attribution.

A journalistic and bureaucratic hedge phrase similar to 'according to sources' or 'it is learnt that'. Appears almost exclusively in written media, official communications, and formal reports. Signals reliable but unverified or undisclosed sourcing.

Examples

1. 据悉，该项目将于下半年正式启动，届时将创造数千个就业岗位。 It is reported that the project will officially launch in the second half of the year and will create thousands of jobs.
2. 据悉，双方已就合作协议的核心条款基本达成共识，正式签署仪式预计近期举行。 It is reported that the two sides have basically reached consensus on the core terms of the cooperation agreement, and a formal signing ceremony is expected to be held soon.
3. 据悉，公司高层内部已就战略转型方向进行了多轮深入讨论，决策方案即将公布。 It is reported that the company’s top leadership has held multiple in-depth discussions on the direction of its strategic transformation, and a decision plan will be announced shortly.

Usage Guide

Context: journalism, official communications, reports

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 据悉，此次合并案若获监管部门批准，将形成行业内规模最大的企业集团之一。(It is reported that if this merger is approved by the regulatory authorities, it will form one of the largest corporate groups in the industry.)
• 据悉，相关部门正在对此事展开调查，结果预计数周内公布。(It is understood that the relevant authorities are investigating the matter and results are expected to be announced within weeks.)

Don't Say

• 据悉他今天迟到了 — 据悉 is for formal/journalistic contexts reporting significant matters; use 听说 for casual hearsay

Origin & History

据 (based on/according to) + 悉 (know/learn of)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal