How to write 认 (rèn)
认 has 4 strokes and means “to know (a person); be familiar with” — it first appears in HSK 2. Watch the stroke order below, trace it in the mi-grid, then test yourself stroke by stroke.
Practise writing 认
Trace mode: follow the grey character with your mouse or finger. Switch to stroke-order animation or quiz mode in the app.
Words that contain 认
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 认识 | rèn shi | to know (a person); be familiar with | HSK 2 |
| 认为 | rèn wéi | to think; to believe | HSK 2 |
| 认真 | rèn zhēn | serious; earnest | HSK 2 |
| 认为 | rèn wéi | to believe; to think | HSK 3 |
| 认真 | rèn zhēn | conscientious; earnest | HSK 3 |
| 否认 | fǒu rèn | to declare to be untrue; to deny | HSK 5 |
| 承认 | chéng rèn | to admit; to concede | HSK 5 |
| 确认 | què rèn | to confirm; to verify | HSK 5 |
Stroke order for 认
Write 认 in 4 strokes. The animation in the practice box above shows the correct order; in quiz mode you must draw each stroke in that order, and a wrong start shakes and reveals a hint.
- Stroke 1
- Stroke 2
- Stroke 3
- Stroke 4
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