Learn a Chinese Character - 认 (rèn) - Recognize

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 讠 (speech radical)

Stroke Count: 4 (4 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 讠 + 人 (speech + person)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: rèn (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

认 primarily means to recognize or to acknowledge, and is used in various contexts related to identification and admission.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 认识 (rèn shi) - to know
• 认真 (rèn zhēn) - serious
• 认为 (rèn wéi) - to think

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

认 is primarily used as a verb to describe actions involving recognition or acknowledgment, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of identification and admission.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 认 reflects the importance of recognition and the significance of acknowledgment in social interactions.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 认 as "speech person" - the 讠 represents speech, and 人 means person, together forming the concept of recognition or acknowledgment.