知道 zhīdào et 认识 rènshi

1. 知道 (zhīdào) : Know an information

Used for facts, news, addresses, or abstract data.
你知道他的名字吗？ (nǐ zhīdào tā de míngzi ma?) (Sais-tu son nom ?)

2. 认识 (rènshi) : Know a person, a Chinese character, or a place one has physically practiced.

Used for people, Chinese characters, or places one has physically practiced.
我不认识他。 (wǒ bù rènshi tā.) (Je ne le connais pas).
你认识这个汉字吗？ (nǐ rènshi zhè ge Hànzì ma?) (Reconnais-tu ce caractère ?)

Note : For the "know-how" (e.g., know how to swim), we use 会 (huì), as seen previously.