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The word 认定 is formed by combining the character 认, which means to recognize or acknowledge, with the character 定, which means to decide or settle; this union creates a compound where the act of recognizing is given finality, resulting in the meaning to firmly believe, ascertain, or regard as definite.

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我认定这是真的。

Wǒ rèndìng zhè shì zhēn de.

I believe this is true.

她认定那本书是她的。

Tā rèndìng nà běn shū shì tā de.

She believes that book is hers.

公司认定这个项目很重要。

Gōngsī rèndìng zhège xiàngmù hěn zhòngyào.

The company considers this project very important.

法官认定被告有罪，基于所有证据。

Fǎguān rèndìng bèigào yǒu zuì, jīyú suǒyǒu zhèngjù.

The judge found the defendant guilty based on all the evidence.

尽管有人反对，但董事会依然认定合并是最佳选择。

Jǐnguǎn yǒu rén fǎnduì, dàn dǒngshìhuì yīrán rèndìng hébìng shì zuì jiā xuǎnzé.

Despite some opposition, the board still believes that merger is the best choice.

Word Definition - 认定

rèn dìng to determine (a fact); to firmly believe; to identify with

Individual Character Details

认 rèn
定 dìng