To know, recognize, or distinguish someone or something through speech.
To admit, acknowledge, identify, or accept as true. Speech radical (讠) beside a person (人): words identify a person.
认
Common Usage & Traps
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我认他我认识他To express knowing someone socially, always use the two-syllable word 认识.
What is the core visual insight behind 认 (rèn)?
Speech radical (讠) beside a person (人) — words identifying a person.
Understanding the internal components of 认 unlocks rapid recall across related compound words.
Appears in Stories 5 stories
Is four years to reach HSK 5 fast or slow? Follow a conversation between two learners as they compare study hours and share realistic strategies for busy adults.
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我和他学说话，也学 认 汉字。
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我有很多汉字会 认 ，但是不会写。
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
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信中说：“你提出的问题太大，我不能给你一个可以使我自己 认为 满意的解释。
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他能 认得 出哪种饼干是“我的朋友”做的。
In this HSK 1 story, two old friends from Britain and China share a meal with their girlfriends. A simple question about who pays leads to a clever and funny solution.
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我们 认识 十多年了，很好的朋友。
Meet Gao Youpeng, a friendly Beijing coworker who welcomes the narrator with local dishes and a simple language-exchange plan. This warm HSK 2 story is perfect for first readings about work and friendship.
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今天我 认识 了一个新朋友，真高兴。
Think instant noodles are unhealthy? This HSK 6 article challenges common myths and reveals surprising facts about nutrition, oil, and salt in this convenient food.
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误会一：方便面有毒很多人想当然 认为 ，方便面保质期很长，不会坏，原因一定是因为里面“有东西”，有毒！
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