The Chinese word 认识 means “to know” or “to recognize”. It is commonly used to describe the act of becoming acquainted with someone or something, or to refer to a personal connection or relationship. For example, if someone asks if you know a particular person, you could respond with “我认识他”, meaning “I know him”. It can also be used in a broader sense, such as “认识这个城市”, meaning “to know this city” or “to be familiar with this city”.
Translation
Noun: understanding, knowledge, awareness
Verb: to know, to recognize, to understand, to be familiar with
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们第一次见面，很高兴认识你 | wǒmen dì yī cì jiànmiàn, hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ | Nice to meet you for the first time |
| 他们在学校认识的，现在是很好的朋友 | tāmen zài xuéxiào rènshi de, xiànzài shì hěn hǎo de péngyǒu | They met in school and are now good friends |
| 我们需要更多的时间来认识彼此 | wǒmen xūyào gèng duō de shíjiān lái rènshi bǐcǐ | We need more time to get to know each other |
| 她是我的新同事，我还没有认识她 | tā shì wǒ de xīn tóngshì, wǒ hái méiyǒu rènshi tā | She’s my new colleague and I haven’t met her yet |
| 我们通过社交媒体认识了很多新朋友 | wǒmen tōngguò shèjiāo méitǐ rènshi le hěn duō xīn péngyǒu | We’ve met a lot of new friends through social media |
| 我们需要认识不同的文化和习俗 | wǒmen xūyào rènshi bùtóng de wénhuà hé xísú | We need to understand different cultures and customs |
HSK
认识 is part of HSK Level 1 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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