COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 认 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 人 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 认 (rèn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to recognize
rènTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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rèn
认
to recognize
Common words
rèn shi
认识
to know; to recognize; to be familiar with; to get acquainted with sb
rèn de
认得
to recognize; to remember sth (or sb) on seeing it; to know
rèn wéi
认为
to believe; to think; to consider; to feel
rèn zhēn
认真
conscientious; earnest; serious; to take seriously
chéng rèn
承认
to admit; to concede; to recognize; recognition (diplomatic, artistic etc)
fǒu rèn
否认
to declare to be untrue; to deny
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 认
Say “rèn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 认
Common words and phrases
rèn shi
to know; to recognize; to be familiar with; to get acquainted with sb
rèn de
to recognize; to remember sth (or sb) on seeing it; to know
rèn wéi
to believe; to think; to consider; to feel
rèn zhēn
conscientious; earnest; serious; to take seriously
chéng rèn
to admit; to concede; to recognize; recognition (diplomatic, artistic etc)
fǒu rèn
to declare to be untrue; to deny
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 认?
认 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 认 (rèn) mean?
认 (rèn) means to recognize.
What is the radical of 认?
The radical of 认 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.