Writing
认为 (rènwéi) — how to say "to think" in Chinese
认为
To think, to believe
verb
Character composition
认
to recognize
为
to consider
Radicals / Keys
丶
Dot
#3 · zhǔ · 1 stroke
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
认为对
rènwéi duì
think it's right
认为重要
rènwéi zhòngyào
consider important
Examples
我认为这样更好，因为可以节省很多时间。
I think this way is better because it can save a lot of time.
我认为这样更好。
I think this way is better.
Mnemonic
[rènwéi-] Renny the raccoon finds a mysterious boulder with the engraving 认为 "to believe" 🪨🔍. Recognizing (认) the ancient symbols, he considers (为) it might be a clue to a hidden treasure. As Renny dreams of riches, 认为 helps him truly believe in his adventurous findings!
Frequently asked questions
How to say think in Chinese?
"to think" in Chinese is 认为 (rènwéi).
认为 meaning in English
认为 (rènwéi) means "To think, to believe".
How is 认为 pronounced?
It is pronounced rènwéi (written as renwei). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to think" in Chinese characters?
It is written 认为: 认 has 4 strokes, 为 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 认为?
认为 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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