Chinese
rènshi
Meaning: to know; to recognize
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

你認識那個戴眼鏡的人嗎?
你认识那个戴眼镜的人吗?
Do you know that person wearing glasses?
我不認識這個字。
I don't know this character.
我一開始不認識他,後來我們變成了好朋友。
I didn't know him at first, but later we became good friends.
我們最初認識是在學校。
We first met at school.
他在網路上認識了很多網友。
He met many online friends on the internet.

Usage Notes

Used for being acquainted with people or recognizing something.

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