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March 24, 2026
承认(承認)chéngrèn(cheng2ren4)
承认 (chéngrèn) means to admit or acknowledge something, often in contexts where one must recognize a truth or fact. This verb is commonly used in legal, diplomatic, or personal contexts, indicating an acceptance of reality, responsibility, or feelings.
Strokes12Frequency#873DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of 承认 can carry significant weight, especially in interpersonal relationships where admitting fault is often seen as a virtue and a step toward reconciliation.
Memory Tip
Think of 承 (chéng) as 'to bear' or 'to carry' and 认 (rèn) as 'to recognize'. Imagine carrying a heavy truth that you finally acknowledge; this visualizes the act of admitting something difficult.
Meanings of 承认
chéngrèn(cheng2ren4)
1to admit
2to concede
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About 承认
承认Simplified
承認Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#873Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
承认 (chéngrèn) vs 认可 (rènkě) — use 承认 when acknowledging a truth or fact, while 认可 implies approval or acceptance of a proposal or idea.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tone and context when using 承认, as it can imply a level of responsibility or fault. Common collocations include 承认错误 (chēngrèn cuòwù) - 'to admit a mistake' and 承认事实 (chēngrèn shìshí) - 'to acknowledge the truth'. Avoid using it in overly casual settings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 承认 builds on simpler concepts of acknowledgment found in earlier levels. Students should practice using it in sentences that require admitting fault or recognizing accomplishments to reinforce its meaning.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 承认 with 认可; for instance, saying '我认可我的错误' (wǒ rènkě wǒ de cuòwù) instead of '我承认我的错误' (wǒ chēngrèn wǒ de cuòwù). The former implies approval rather than admission.
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承认 (chéngrèn) means to admit or acknowledge something, often in contexts where one must recognize a truth or fact. This verb is commonly used in legal, diplomatic, or personal contexts, indicating an acceptance of reality, responsibility, or feelings.
When to use 承认
Be careful with the tone and context when using 承认, as it can imply a level of responsibility or fault. Common collocations include 承认错误 (chēngrèn cuòwù) - 'to admit a mistake' and 承认事实 (chēngrèn shìshí) - 'to acknowledge the truth'. Avoid using it in overly casual settings.
承认 or something close to it
承认 (chéngrèn) vs 认可 (rènkě) — use 承认 when acknowledging a truth or fact, while 认可 implies approval or acceptance of a proposal or idea.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 承认 with 认可; for instance, saying '我认可我的错误' (wǒ rènkě wǒ de cuòwù) instead of '我承认我的错误' (wǒ chēngrèn wǒ de cuòwù). The former implies approval rather than admission.
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Grammar Patterns of 承认
承认 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
