Additional Information-Parent Company Only Condensed Financial Information - Condensed statements of operations and comprehensive loss (Details) ¥ in Thousands, $ in Thousands |
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Dec. 31, 2025
CNY (¥)
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Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2024
CNY (¥)
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Dec. 31, 2023
CNY (¥)
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| Operating expenses: | ||||
| General and administrative expenses | ¥ (251,419) | $ (35,952) | ¥ (330,173) | ¥ (418,531) |
| Total operating expenses | (2,155,033) | (308,165) | (2,661,912) | (3,368,073) |
| Loss from operations | (507,288) | (72,540) | (481,083) | (1,072,225) |
| Other income/(expenses): | ||||
| Interest income | 71,542 | 10,230 | 114,964 | 158,671 |
| Exchange gains | (233) | (33) | 1,013 | 97 |
| Investment income | 231,864 | 33,156 | 65,441 | 41,695 |
| Others, net | 30,641 | 4,382 | 42,902 | 49,236 |
| Net loss | (195,161) | (27,906) | (168,967) | (839,528) |
| Net loss | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (46,102) | 32,964 | 45,257 | |
| Total other comprehensive income/(loss) | (46,102) | (6,592) | 32,964 | 45,257 |
| Total comprehensive loss | (239,020) | (34,177) | (138,868) | (798,384) |
| Reportable Legal Entities | Parent Company | ||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||
| General and administrative expenses | (22,159) | (3,169) | (41,861) | (45,625) |
| Total operating expenses | (22,159) | (3,169) | (41,861) | (45,625) |
| Loss from operations | (22,159) | (3,169) | (41,861) | (45,625) |
| Other income/(expenses): | ||||
| Interest income | 23,540 | 3,366 | 8,559 | 5,105 |
| Exchange gains | 8 | 138 | ||
| Investment income | 999 | 143 | 13 | |
| Share of loss of subsidiaries | (219,832) | (31,436) | (181,878) | (816,004) |
| Others, net | 24,551 | 3,513 | 43,357 | 12,745 |
| Net loss | (192,901) | (27,583) | (171,802) | (843,641) |
| Net (loss)/income attributable to the Company | (192,901) | (27,583) | (171,802) | (843,641) |
| Net loss | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (46,119) | (6,594) | 32,934 | 45,257 |
| Total other comprehensive income/(loss) | (46,119) | (6,594) | 32,934 | 45,257 |
| Total comprehensive loss | (239,020) | (34,177) | (138,868) | (798,384) |
| Comprehensive loss attributable to Zhihu Inc.'s shareholders | ¥ (239,020) | $ (34,177) | ¥ (138,868) | ¥ (798,384) |
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