Chinese
rènchū
Meaning: to recognize; to identify
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他在老照片裡認出了我。
他在老照片里认出了我。
He recognized me in the old photo.
他在舞會上戴著假面,沒有人認出他。
He wore a mask at the dance, and no one recognized him.
我在人群中一眼就認出了他。
I recognized him at a glance in the crowd.
我一眼就認出了他。
I recognized him at a glance.

Usage Notes

A resultative verb used when one successfully identifies someone or something.

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