认识 rènshi

1. Acquainted with (know - familiar with - recognize - understand)

These meanings come from the same dictionary that powers the Chinese to Pinyin translator and the Chinese to English translator, so a whole sentence containing 认识 will read it the same way this page does.

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

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These are also written renshi 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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What does 认识 mean in English?

认识 is pronounced rènshi and means Acquainted with (know - familiar with - recognize - understand).

How do you pronounce 认识?

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

What are the characters in 认识?

认识 is written with 2 characters: 认 (rèn) Recognize (know - identify - admit - acknowledge - accept), 识 (shí) Know (knowledge - recognize - write a footnote). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

How is 认识 written in traditional Chinese?

認識. The simplified form 认识 is used in mainland China and Singapore; 認識 is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Both are pronounced rènshi.

Is 认识 an HSK word?

Yes — 认识 is on the official HSK 1 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 1 page.