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认识
rèn shi
Meaning
- to know
- to recognize
Definition
指能够辨认、识别或了解某人或某物；也指通过实践或学习获得的知识或理解。
To know, recognize, or understand someone or something; also refers to knowledge or understanding gained through practice or learning.
Usage
通常用于表示与某人初次见面或了解某事物，也可表示对某事物的认知水平。
Often used to indicate meeting someone for the first time or understanding something, and can also refer to one's level of knowledge about something.
Examples
- 1 我认识他三年了。 (I have known him for three years.)
- 2 你认识这个字吗？ (Do you recognize this character?)
- 3 我们需要重新认识这个问题。 (We need to re-understand this issue.)
- 4 认识你自己是智慧的开始。 (Knowing yourself is the beginning of wisdom.)
- 5 通过这次旅行，我认识了新的朋友。 (Through this trip, I made new friends.)
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