承认

承认 chéngrèn

Recognize (acknowledge)

承认 in a sentence HSK 5 繁體 承認 chengren

What 承认 means

  1. Recognize (acknowledge)

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Character by character

承认 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

承
chéng
Receives (to bear - to undertake)
认
rèn
Recognize (know - identify - admit - acknowledge - accept)

How to write 承认

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承认 in a sentence

他承认了自己的错误。
Tā chéngrèn le zìjǐ de cuòwù.
He admitted his mistake.
我承认这件事不容易。
Wǒ chéngrèn zhè jiàn shì bù róngyì.
I admit this is not easy.

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Sounds the same as 承认

These are also written chengren without tone marks. Tones and context are what keep them apart — which is why the tone is part of the word, not an accent on it.

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Questions about 承认

What does 承认 mean in English?

承认 is pronounced chéngrèn and means Recognize (acknowledge).

How do you pronounce 承认?

承认 is chéngrèn in pinyin — written chengren without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 承认?

承认 is written with 2 characters: 承 (chéng) Receives (to bear - to undertake), 认 (rèn) Recognize (know - identify - admit - acknowledge - accept). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

How is 承认 written in traditional Chinese?

承認. The simplified form 承认 is used in mainland China and Singapore; 承認 is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Both are pronounced chéngrèn.

Is 承认 an HSK word?

Yes — 承认 is on the official HSK 5 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 5 page.

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