认识

認識
rènshi
verb HSK 1 #260

Meanings

  1. 1 to know (a person)
  2. 2 to recognize

Examples

Nǐ rènshi tā ma?
Do you know him?
Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.
Nice to meet you.
Wǒ bú rènshi zhège zì.
I don't recognize this character.

Tips

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). 认识 = I know him. 知道名字 = I know his name.

Stroke Order

rèn
shí