认
recognize; admit; establish relation
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to recognize; to identify; to know
Used for identifying people, characters, or distinguishing right from wrong.
I recognize this character.
Can you identify the people in the photo?
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Children need to learn to distinguish right from wrong.
She changed so much I almost didn't recognize her.
This is your luggage, come and identify it.
verb
to adopt; to acknowledge; to form a relationship
Often used for adopting a child, acknowledging a mentor, or forming godparent relationships.
He acknowledged a godmother.
They formed a familial relationship and now get along very well.
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In a traditional ceremony, he acknowledged a master.
This couple wants to adopt a child.
She adopted that orphan as her goddaughter.
verb
to admit; to acknowledge; to accept
Used for admitting facts, mistakes, or accepting an outcome.
He publicly admitted his mistake.
This theory has gained general recognition in the scientific community.
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Having lost the match, he had no choice but to admit defeat.
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He denied all the accusations.
verb
to accept a loss; to resign oneself to (with '了')
informalInformal, used when reluctantly accepting an unfavorable outcome or taking the blame. Must be followed by '了'.
I guess I'm just unlucky this time, I'll accept it.
The money is lost, so be it, I'll just accept the loss.
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I'll take responsibility for this matter, I'll accept the consequences.
Although it's unfair, for the sake of the team, he resigned himself to it.
Don't worry about it, I'll take the blame for this matter.