认清 (rèn qīng) — to clearly recognize (a situation, truth, or problem); to see clearly in an abstract sense

Definition

认清 means to clearly recognize an abstract truth — a situation, problem, or one's own position. It emphasizes gaining accurate insight, not just noticing: 清 adds 'clearly/distinctly' to 认 (recognize).

verb
to clearly recognize (a situation, truth, or problem)to see clearly in an abstract sense

Examples

  • 认清
    Wǒ men bì xū rèn qīng dāng qián de xíng shì.
    We must clearly recognize the current situation.
  • Tā duì zì jǐ de chǔ jìng rèn de hěn qīng.
    He sees his own situation very clearly.
  • 认清
    Zài xíng dòng zhī qián, nǐ yào xiān rèn qīng wèn tí de běn zhì.
    Before taking action, you must first recognize the essence of the problem.

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