认 (rèn): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Knowing and Recognizing

In words about knowing or recognizing someone or something, 认 (rèn) points to the act of identification or familiarity.

HSK 1

Accepting and Acknowledging

认 + verbobject

In words about accepting or acknowledging something as true or valid, 认 (rèn) conveys agreement or admission.

HSK 3

rèn认

wéi为

to think that; consider

HSK 5

chéng承

rèn认

to admit; to acknowledge; to recognise

HSK 6

rèn认

kě可

approve; accept; confirm

HSK 3.0 · L6

rèn认

cuò错

to admit an error

Confirming and Affirming

In words about confirming or affirming something, 认 (rèn) indicates a firm or official acceptance.

HSK 5

què确

rèn认

affirm; confirm; acknowledge

HSK 6

rèn认

dìng定

firmly believe; affirm; maintain

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

rèn认

zhèng证

Authenticate

HSK 3.0 · L6

rèn认

tóng同

to approve of

Denying and Disagreeing

negative prefix + 认

In words about denying or rejecting something, 认 (rèn) is used with a negative prefix to express refusal to accept.

HSK 5

fǒu否

rèn认

to deny; repudiate

HSK 6

gōng公

rèn认

universally acknowledged

认 (rèn): To recognize — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

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Character Breakdown

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How to Use 认

Knowing and Recognizing

Example Sentences

HSK (3.0) Level 5

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Accepting and Acknowledging

Confirming and Affirming

Denying and Disagreeing

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HSK (3.0) Level 5

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