jan6認认
Jyutpingjan6
Yaleyahn
Definition
To recognize or identify, or to admit and accept something as fact.
- to recognize; to identify; to distinguish
- to admit; to confess; to accept something as fact
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of visual recognition, this word is frequently used to mean admitting to a fact or taking responsibility for an action. When used in the sense of admitting, it often appears in the structure 認咗, indicating that the admission has already occurred. It carries a sense of accepting a reality that one might have previously denied or hidden.
Examples
He finally agreed to admit his mistake.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 認 with 識. Use 識 when talking about knowing a person or being familiar with a place or skill, whereas 認 is specifically for identifying someone or something you have seen before, or for admitting to a truth.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
