Definition
认知 (rèn zhī) means 'to recognize, to realize' but is more formal and academic than everyday words like 认识 (rèn shi 'to know') or 了解 (liǎo jiě 'to understand'). It emphasizes the cognitive process of perceiving or grasping something intellectually, often used in psychology or formal writing. It frequently appears as 认知到.
verb
to recognizeto realize (often used as 认知到)
Easily confused
- 人质rén zhìsound-alikehostage
- 任职rèn zhísound-aliketo hold a post; to take office
Examples
- 认知？Nǐ yǐjīng rèn zhī dào zhège wèntí de yánzhòng xìng le ma?Have you realized the seriousness of this problem?
- 认知，。Wǒmen xūyào rèn zhī zìjǐ de bùzú, cáinéng jìnbù.We need to recognize our own shortcomings in order to make progress.
- 认知。Tā zhújiàn rèn zhī dào le shèhuì de biànhuà.He gradually became aware of the changes in society.
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