the particle «же»

[dzhozef-derfler.livejournal.com]

Okay, what exactly is «же»?  I know it's used for emphasis, but I don't know how...I know an example--what is(are) the difference(s) between «Ты знаешь.» and «Ты же знаешь.»?

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ведь

[yms.livejournal.com]

"Ведь" means something like "as you know...". Its origin is from the verb "ведать" and it still keeps connection with it. Some phrases without "ведь" would sound stupid, e.g. "Ведь Волга впадает в Каспийское море..." when you explain something about Volgo-Don :)