Meaning
be acquainted with (a person); to know; to be familiar with; to recognize
Pronunciation
Tone marks: ► rèn shí
Tone numbers: ren4 shi2
Chinese Characters
Traditional: 認識
Simplified: 认识
First Character: 認 (rèn) – to recognize; to know; to admit
Second Character: 識 (shí) – to know; knowledge
Examples of Rèn Shí
► Wǒ hé tā rènshi shínián le.
我和他認識十年了。
我和他认识十年了。
He and I have known each other for 10 years.
► Nǐ rènshi wáng dà míng jiàoshòu ma ?
你認識王大明教授嗎?
你认识王大明教授吗?
Are you acquainted with professor Wang Da Ming?