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认得

rèn de
HSK 3.0 Level 3 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to recognize
  2. 2. to remember sth (or sb) on seeing it
  3. 3. to know

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Word relationships

Related words

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记得
jì de

to remember

To remember (in memory), not necessarily recognizing by sight.
认出
rèn chū

recognition

To recognize (usually a person or thing from before); 认出 emphasizes the result, while 认得 often describes the ability or state.

Synonyms

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认识
rèn shi

to know

To recognize someone or something; more common and neutral. 认得 is slightly more colloquial or dialectal.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Students often confuse 认得 (rèn de) with 认为 (rèn wéi, 'to believe'). 认得 is about recognizing someone/something you've encountered before.

Formality

认得 is more colloquial and common in southern China; in formal writing, 认识 (rèn shi) is preferred.

Example Sentences

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我 认得 这个人。
I recognize this person.

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Child Words of 认得

得
dé

to obtain

得
de

structural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc

得
děi

to have to

认
rèn

to recognize