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公认

gōng rèn
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. publicly known (to be)
  2. 2. accepted (as)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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否认
fǒu rèn

to declare to be untrue

公开拒绝承认

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't use 公认 as a transitive verb with a direct object like *我们公认他.* Instead, say 我们公认他是英雄 or use it in a passive-like structure: 他被公认为英雄.

Formality

公认 is typically used in formal contexts such as news, academic writing, or official statements. In casual speech, 大家都说 or 一般人都觉得 is more natural.

Example Sentences

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他是 公认 的好老师。
He is universally recognized as a good teacher.

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Words Containing 公认

国际公认
guó jì gōng rèn

internationally recognized

Child Words of 公认

公
gōng

public

认
rèn

to recognize