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The word 认识 is formed from the character 认, meaning to recognize or identify, and 识, meaning to know or understand; their combination yields the sense of knowing someone or something through recognition or experience.

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我认识这个人。

Wǒ rènshí zhège rén.

I know this person.

我在学校认识了他。

Wǒ zài xuéxiào rènshíle tā.

I met him at school.

我不认识那个地方。

Wǒ bù rènshí nàgè dìfāng.

I do not know that place.

如果你认识他，请告诉我。

Rúguǒ nǐ rènshí tā, qǐng gàosù wǒ.

If you know him, please tell me.

认识自己是一个重要的过程。

Rènshí zìjǐ shì yīgè zhòngyào de guòchéng.

Knowing oneself is an important process.

Word Definition - 认识

rèn shi to know (someone/something); to recognize; knowledge

Individual Character Details

认 rèn
识 shí, zhì