Chinese
chéngrèn
Meaning: to admit; to recognize; to acknowledge
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

承認
承
認
承认
承
认

Example sentences

He finally admitted his mistake.
承認錯誤需要很大的勇氣。
承认错误需要很大的勇气。
Admitting a mistake requires great courage.
他很愛面子,從來不肯承認錯誤。
他很爱面子,从来不肯承认错误。
He cares a lot about face and never admits his mistakes.
我們應該勇於承認自己的錯誤。
我们应该勇于承认自己的错误。
We should have the courage to admit our mistakes.

Usage Notes

Can refer to confessing something (like a fault) or giving official recognition.

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