认 (rèn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 认 (rèn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 认 (rèn) means "to recognize; to admit". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 认 stroke by stroke?

认 has 4 strokes. The radical is 讠. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 认 and 讠?

认 (rèn) and 讠 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 认?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 讠. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 认?

Common words containing 认 include: 认识 (rèn shí) — to know; to recognize (someone); 认真 (rèn zhēn) — serious; earnest; conscientious; 认为 (rèn wéi) — to think; to consider; to believe.

How to Write 认

The character 认 (rèn) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

认 is pronounced rèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to recognize; to admit.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 认 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 认

认识 rèn shí

to know; to recognize (someone)

认真 rèn zhēn

serious; earnest; conscientious

认为 rèn wéi

to think; to consider; to believe

Example Sentences

我认识那个新同学。

wǒ rèn shí nà ge xīn tóng xué

I know that new classmate.

他学习非常认真。

tā xué xí fēi cháng rèn zhēn

He studies very seriously.

我认为这个主意很好。

wǒ rèn wéi zhè ge zhǔ yì hěn hǎo

I think this idea is very good.

Similar Characters

讠 yán

计 jì

订 dìng

Practice Writing 认 (rèn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 认

What does 认 (rèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 认 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 认 and 讠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 认?

What common words use 认?

How to Write 认 (rèn)