Judgments or opinions with 认为 (rènwéi)

Overview

This English reference introduces “Judgments or opinions with 认为 (rènwéi)” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + 认为 + judgment/opinion

Examples

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Common mistakes

Not used to describe how you feel

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Not used for actions

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Usage notes

认为 vs. 觉得

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认为/觉得 vs. 以为

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Related grammar points

• False assumptions with 以为 (yǐwéi)