Writing
认得 (rèn de) — how to say "to recognize" in Chinese
认得
To recognize
verb
Character composition
认
to recognize
得
to get
Radicals / Keys
彳
Step
#60 · chì · 3 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
认得他的名字
rènde tā de míngzi
recognize his name
Examples
我认得这个字，但不会写。
I recognize this character, but I can't write it.
我认得他。
I recognize him.
Mnemonic
[rèn de-] RENdy the pet raccoon found an old bowl in the attic 🥣. He sniffed it for a while and finally recognized it: yes, that's my favorite! Now RENdy truly knows 认得 — to recognize something familiar.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say recognize in Chinese?
"to recognize" in Chinese is 认得 (rèn de).
What does 认得 mean in English?
认得 (rèn de) means "To recognize".
How is 认得 pronounced?
It is pronounced rèn de (written as ren de, rende). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to recognize" in Chinese characters?
It is written 认得: 认 has 4 strokes, 得 has 11 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 认得?
认得 is on the HSK 3.0 level 3 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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