Chinese symbol for “understanding”
认识
rèn shi
Traditional: 認識
to know; to recognize; to be familiar with; to get acquainted with sb
The closest CC-CEDICT match for understanding is 认识 (rèn shi), defined as: to know; to recognize; to be familiar with; to get acquainted with sb; knowledge; understanding.
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Characters and stroke order
Traditional forms
Other Chinese words for “understanding”
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 约定 (約定) | yuē dìng | to agree on sth (after discussion); to conclude a bargain |
| 体会 (體會) | tǐ huì | to know from experience; to learn through experience |
| 省事 | xǐng shì | perceptive; understanding; (archaic) to handle administrative work |
| 见解 (見解) | jiàn jiě | opinion; view |
| 认知 (認知) | rèn zhī | cognition; cognitive |
Related words
Other words that share a character with 认识.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 认为 (認為) | rèn wéi | to believe; to think; to consider; to feel |
| 承认 (承認) | chéng rèn | to admit; to concede |
| 认真 (認真) | rèn zhēn | conscientious; earnest |
| 确认 (確認) | què rèn | to confirm; to verify |
| 认证 (認證) | rèn zhèng | to authenticate; to approve |
| 知识 (知識) | zhī shi | knowledge; 门 (mén) |
| 意识 (意識) | yì shí | consciousness; awareness; (usu. followed by 到 (dào)) to be aware of; to realize |
| 共识 (共識) | gòng shí | common understanding; consensus |
See also: Japanese symbol for “understanding”.
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