认识 rènshi
know (people) / meet
认识 (rènshi) means "know (people) / meet" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 认识
高兴
gāoxìng
happy, glad
朋友
péngyou
friend
同事
tóngshì
colleague
女孩
nǚhái
girl
同学
tóngxué
classmate
演员
yǎnyuán
actor/actress
Frequently asked questions
What does 认识 (rènshi) mean in Chinese?
认识 (rènshi) means "know (people) / meet" in Chinese. 认识 (rènshi) means "know (people) / meet" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 认识 in a sentence?
Use 认识 (rènshi) the way you would use "know (people) / meet" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 认识?
Common words that pair with 认识 include 高兴. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 认识 (rènshi) and 机会 (jīhuì)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 认识 means "know (people) / meet"; 机会 means "opportunity / chance". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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