认识

認識

rènshi

verb HSK 1 #260

Meanings

你认识他吗？

Nǐ rènshi tā ma?

Do you know him?

很高兴认识你。

Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.

Nice to meet you.

我不认识这个字。

Wǒ bú rènshi zhè ge zì.

I don't recognize this character.

usage

认识 means to know someone personally or to recognize something visually. For knowing facts or information, use 知道 instead.

mistakes

Don't confuse 认识 (to know a person/recognize) with 知道 (to know a fact). 我认识他 = I know him. 我知道他的名字 = I know his name.

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