One Chinese Word a Day – 认 (rèn)

Here are the phrases and sentences we learned in today’s podcast:

1. 认识 (rèn shi) To recognize

• 我认识这家店的老板。(Wǒ rènshi zhè jiā diàn de lǎobǎn.)

• I recognize the boss of this store.

2. 承认 (chéng rèn) To admit

• 我承认自己错了。(Wǒ chéngrèn zìjǐ cuòle.)

• I admit I was wrong.

3. 认输 (rèn shū) To admit defeat

• 我是不会认输的。 (Wǒ shì bú huì rènshū de.)

• I will not admit defeat.

What other examples do you know?