认为

rèn wéi

HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Verb Very common

Definitions

1. to believe; to think; to consider; to feel

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Word relationships

Related words

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主张

zhǔ zhāng

to advocate

主张 means 'to hold a view' or 'to advocate', a more formal opinion

Synonyms

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觉得

jué de

to think that ...; to feel that ...

both mean 'to think' or 'to feel', but 觉得 is more subjective and informal

Usage notes

Common mistakes

认为 expresses a conclusion after consideration; 以为 is used when the belief turns out to be wrong.

Example Sentences

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中医认为血脉通畅对健康很重要。

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that smooth blood circulation is very important for health.

我认为他说得对。

I think what he said is right.

他认为这个决定很愚蠢。

He thinks this decision is very stupid.

他异想天开地认为自己能一夜暴富。

He wildly fantasizes that he can get rich overnight.

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Child Words of 认为

为

wéi

as (in the capacity of)

because of

to recognize

认为