认领

認領

rènlǐng

verb #13,957

Meanings

1 to claim (as one's property)
2 to adopt (a child)
3 to accept (an illegitimate child as one's own)

Characters

to recognize; to acknowledge

to receive; to claim

Examples

请到前台认领你的行李。

Qǐng dào qiántái rènlǐng nǐ de xíngli.

Please go to the front desk to claim your luggage.

失物认领处在一楼。

Shīwù rènlǐng chù zài yī lóu.

The lost and found office is on the first floor.

Tips

usage

失物认领 (shīwù rènlǐng) is the standard term for 'lost and found'. 认领 alone can also mean to adopt a child or formally acknowledge paternity.

Stroke Order

认 rèn

领 lǐng