How is 认识 pronounced?

认识 is pronounced “rèn shi” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 认识?

认识 belongs to HSK 4 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

HSK 4verbnoun

认识

Traditional: 認識

rèn shi

认识 (rèn shi) means “to know; to recognize; to be familiar with; to get acquainted with sb; knowledge; understanding; awareness; cognition”. It is an HSK 4 Chinese word (traditional 認識) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How to write 认识

Practice each character:

认识

Example

我认识他。

Wǒ rènshi tā.

I know him.

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Frequently asked questions

What does 认识 mean?: 认识 (rèn shi) means “to know; to recognize; to be familiar with; to get acquainted with sb; knowledge; understanding; awareness; cognition”. It is an HSK 4 word.
How is 认识 pronounced?: 认识 is pronounced “rèn shi” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 认识?: 认识 belongs to HSK 4 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Updated: 2026-05-27