认定 (rèn dìng) — to determine (a fact), to conclude (after investigation); to firmly believe, to be convinced (that sth is true); to identify (someone as), to recognize (as)
Definition
认定 emphasizes a conclusion reached after investigation or evidence — stronger and more formal than 相信 ('believe'). For a firm personal conviction use 确信 or 坚信; for a judgment after deliberation use 断定 or 判定.
verb
to determine (a fact)to conclude (after investigation)to firmly believeto be convinced (that sth is true)to identify (someone as)to recognize (as)
Examples
- 认定。Fǎ yuàn rèn dìng tā fàn le zuì.The court determined that he committed a crime.
- 认定。Wǒ rèn dìng zhè ge fāng àn shì zuì hǎo de.I firmly believe this plan is the best.
- 认定。Tā rèn dìng nà ge bèi yǐng jiù shì tā gē ge.She identified that back figure as her brother.
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