认识
rènshi
to know, recognize
Part of speech · verb
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- 我们认识吗?Do we know each other?
- 认识你很高兴。Nice to meet you.
Collocations
认识朋友不认识认识字
Mnemonic
认识 rènshi "to know (recognize)" — 认 + 识. For people, places, characters — what you can identify. Distinguish from 知道 zhīdào (know information): 我认识他 "I know him (acquainted)" vs 我知道他 "I know of him".
Quick check
认识 vs 知道?