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认识 (rèn shi): to know, to recognize

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 1verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to know, to recognize
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 1

Full definitions

to know
to recognize
to be familiar with
to get acquainted with sb
knowledge
understanding
awareness
cognition
to know (someone)
to be acquainted with
to recognize
to identify
to understand
to have knowledge of
knowledge
understanding
cognition

Chinese explanation

知道某个人或某件事物，了解其基本情况
与某人相识，彼此有交往
对事物有理解或见解，如“认识很深刻”。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

to recognize

HSK 6

to know

Example sentences

I know that doctor.

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We met (got to know each other) at university.

Regarding this issue, my understanding is still insufficient.

Although he doesn't know me, he is very friendly to me.

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