jing6 ceot1認出认出
Jyutpingjing6 ceot1
Yaleyihng chēut
Definition
To recognize or identify.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the cognitive process of matching a sensory input to a stored memory. It is frequently used in the potential form as 認得出 or 認唔出 to indicate whether the identification was successful. Unlike the more general 認, which can also mean to admit or to acknowledge, this specific compound is reserved for visual or auditory identification.
Examples
She's wearing makeup, I almost didn't recognize her.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 認出 with 認得. While 認得 describes the state of knowing someone or something, 認出 emphasizes the specific moment or action of identifying them.
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Grammar guides
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