认为 (rèn wéi) — to think, to believe, to consider

Definition

A more formal, written way to say 'to think / to consider', used for opinions and judgments. Stronger and more deliberate than 觉得; 以为 implies the view is wrong.

verb
to thinkto believeto consider

Examples

  • 认为
    Wǒ rèn wéi zhè ge dá àn shì zhèng què de.
    I think this answer is correct.
  • 认为
    Tā rèn wéi zhè ge wèn tí hěn zhòng yào.
    He thinks this question is very important.
  • 认为
    Nǐ rèn wéi wǒ men yīng gāi zěn me zuò?
    What do you think we should do?

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