Chinese
gōngrèn
Meaning: to be generally recognized; to be widely accepted
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

公認
公
認
公认
公
认

Example sentences

He is a good student recognized by everyone.
他是這個領域公認的權威。
他是这个领域公认的权威。
He is a recognized authority in this field.
這部小說被公認為是世界文學的經典。
这部小说被公认为是世界文学的经典。
This novel is recognized as a classic of world literature.
她是公認的絕世美女。
她是公认的绝世美女。
She is a recognized world-class beauty.
她精通琴棋書畫,是大家公認的才女。
她精通琴棋书画,是大家公认的才女。
She is proficient in the four arts and is recognized by everyone as a talented woman.
這是一部古今中外公認的傑作。
这是一部古今中外公认的杰作。
This is a masterpiece recognized at all times and in all countries.

Usage Notes

Used when a fact or status is accepted by the general public or a large group.

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