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认知

rèn zhī
HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. cognition
  2. 2. cognitive
  3. 3. understanding
  4. 4. perception
  5. 5. awareness
  6. 6. to be cognizant of
  7. 7. to recognize
  8. 8. to realize

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Usage notes

Common mistakes

认知 is an intransitive verb often used with 对 (e.g., 对问题的认知). Do not directly attach an object as in *认知问题.

Formality

认知 is a formal term typically used in academic or professional contexts, not in everyday casual speech.

Example Sentences

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他对这个问题的 认知 很清楚。
His understanding of this issue is very clear.

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