Word: 方知 (fāngzhī) 方知 dictionary entry fāngzhī to realize only then Full dictionary entry for 方知 Example sentences using 方知 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 养儿方知父母恩 yǎngr fāngzhī fùmǔ ēn only when you raise a child do you know your parents' kindness 少年不知勤学苦，老来方知读书迟 shàonián bùzhī qínxué kǔ, lǎo lái fāngzhī dúshū chí in youth one doesn't know the hardship of diligent study; only in old age does one know reading started late