认 Stroke Order — How to Write 认
认 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 讠, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
认 Radical and Character Components
认 is a phono-semantic compound: 讠 (speech) carries the meaning, while 人 indicates the sound.
Radical: 讠 + 2 more strokes
认 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- rèn
Meanings of 认 in Chinese
1
rèn认
to recognize; to distinguish; to identify
我认得他，我们是旧同事。
I recognize him; we are former colleagues.
To agree or acknowledge, often implying approval or taking responsibility, similar to 'to approve' (认可) or 'to admit a debt/fault' (认账).
我认可他的能力。
I acknowledge his ability.
To acknowledge or establish a relationship with someone not biologically related, often forming a close, familial bond.
他们虽然没有血缘关系，但已经认作彼此的家人了。
Although they are not related by blood, they have acknowledged each other as family.
to accept a loss or admit defeat; to concede
这次比赛输了，我认了。
I lost this competition, I accept it.
Common Words and Phrases with 认
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2
to acknowledge one's mistake
孩子犯了错误，妈妈教他要勇敢地认错。
When the child made a mistake, the mother taught him to bravely admit it.
3
To know (a person) or to recognize (a person, place, or thing).
虽然我们只见过一次面，但我认得他。
Although we've only met once, I still recognize him.
4
To recognize and confirm; to firmly believe or determine.
经过仔细检查，专家们认定这幅画是真迹。
After careful examination, the experts identified this painting as authentic.
5
to accept punishment
他知道自己犯了错，所以选择认罚，不为自己的行为找任何借口。
He knew he made a mistake, so he chose to accept the punishment willingly, not making any excuses for his actions.
6
To subscribe for or underwrite (shares, bonds, etc.).
这家公司新发行的股票受到了投资者的积极认购。
The company's newly issued shares were actively subscribed to by investors.
7
Refers to shoes that are specific to the left or right foot and cannot be worn interchangeably.
这双皮鞋是认脚的，所以左右脚不能穿错。
This pair of leather shoes is foot-specific, so you must wear them on the correct feet.
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To claim (e.g., lost property) or, legally, to acknowledge paternity.
乘客们请到失物招领处认领遗失的行李。
Passengers, please go to the lost and found to claim your lost luggage.
10
To resign oneself to one's fate or destiny, often implying an acceptance of a less-than-ideal situation without resistance.
他最终还是认命了，接受了现实的残酷
He finally accepted his fate and embraced the harsh reality.
11
to acknowledge and agree to pay compensation or bear a loss
经过协商，他最终认赔了那笔交易的损失
After negotiation, he finally accepted the loss for that transaction.
12
Rènqīn refers to the traditional custom of newly-weds' families visiting each other for the first time after marriage, or more generally, to recognize someone as a relative.
婚礼后，两家人首次认亲，场面温馨而愉快。
After the wedding, the two families met for the first time to acknowledge each other as relatives, and the atmosphere was warm and joyful.
13
To clearly recognize or understand the true nature or characteristics of something or someone.
经过这次经历，他才真正认清了朋友的真面目。
After this experience, he finally recognized his friend's true nature.
14
to be shy with strangers
我的小侄女有点认生，见到陌生人就不敢说话。
My little niece is a bit shy with strangers; she doesn't dare to speak when she sees unfamiliar people.
15
To know or recognize someone or something; to have an understanding or knowledge of something.
我很高兴认识你。
I am very happy to meet you.
More words with 认
- què确rèn认To affirm, confirm, or acknowledge.
- fǒu否rèn认to refuse to admit; to deny
- mò默rèn认default, by default
- zhèng证rèn认Authentication, Verification
- biàn辨rèn认identify, recognize
- jì记rèn认recognition, mark
- rèn认wéi为think, believe
- chéng承rèn认admit, acknowledge
- rèn认zhī知Cognition, Perception
- rèn认tóng同identify with, agree with
- rèn认zhèng证certification, authentication
- rèn认zuì罪plead guilty, confess
- rèn认zuò作identify as, consider as
- bèi被rèn认wéi为is considered, is believed
- gōng公rèn认recognized, accepted
- gòng供rèn认confess, admit
- rèn认shū输admit defeat, give up
- rèn认zhēn真Serious, Earnest
- zhuī追rèn认ratify, retroactively approve
- rèn认chū出lai来recognize, identify
Idioms with 认
- rèn认sǐ死kòu扣er儿stubbornly insist on one's own opinion
- rèn认sǐ死lǐ理er儿stubbornly adhere to fixed principles
- rèn认zéi贼wéi为zǐ子mistake foe for friend
- rèn认zéi贼zuò作fù父treat an enemy as one's father
- rèn认zǔ祖guī归zōng宗return to one's ancestral clan
- dī低tóu头rèn认zuì罪bow head and admit guilt
- gòng供rèn认bù不huì讳confess without reservation
- liù六qīn亲bù不rèn认disown all one's relatives
- shǐ矢kǒu口fǒu否rèn认flatly deny
- wú无kě可fǒu否rèn认undeniable
- rèn认chóu仇zuò作fù父Acknowledge enemy as father
- rèn认dí敌zuò作fù父willingly serve an enemy
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Open the tool →Questions about 认
What does 认 mean in Chinese?
认 (rèn) means “to recognize” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 认?
认 is pronounced rèn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 认 have?
认 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 认?
认 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 讠. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 认?
The radical of 认 is 讠, and 认 is a phono-semantic compound.