jing6 zi1認知认知
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Definition
Cognition; the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
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How it's used
While this term is used in academic or formal contexts like psychology or medicine, it is increasingly common in everyday speech when discussing mental health or personal perspectives. It carries a slightly more analytical or clinical weight than simple words like 諗法 or 睇法. Use it when you want to sound precise about how someone processes or interprets information.
Examples
Their understanding of this matter is very different.
How do you view this cognitive impairment disorder?
Related words
Common phrases
cognitive impairment disorder
cognitive science
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 認識, which refers to knowing a person or being familiar with a subject. 認知 focuses on the internal mental process of understanding or perceiving, whereas 認識 is about external familiarity or acquaintance.
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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.
