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不得而知 (bù dé ér zhī)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Cannot find out; unable to learn the truth about something.

Definition (中文解释)

得能够。没有办法知道。

Derivation (典故出处)

《后汉书·桓谭传》盖天道性命,圣人所难言也。自子贡以下,不得而闻。”唐·韩愈《争臣论》故虽谏且议,使人不得而知焉。”

Example (造句示例)

The details of the negotiation remain unknown to the public; we simply cannot obtain and know them.