jing6 tung4認同认同

Jyutpingjing6 tung4

Yaleyihng tùhng

名詞Common

Definition

To recognize, approve, accept, or identify with.

neutralpeoplecommunication

How it's used

While often translated as recognition, this word functions primarily as a verb meaning to agree with or endorse an idea, opinion, or action. It carries a sense of intellectual or moral alignment rather than just identifying someone. It is frequently used in professional or formal contexts to describe consensus or validation.

Examples

ngo5我hou2好jing6認tung4同nei5你gong2講go2嗰joeng6樣je5嘢。

I really agree with what you said.

keoi5佢ge3嘅zou6做faat3法dak1得dou3到daai6大gaa1家jing6認tung4同mei6未aa3呀？

Has his approach gained everyone's approval yet?

Common phrases

dak1得dou3到jing6認tung4同

to gain recognition or approval

jyun4完cyun4全jing6認tung4同

to fully agree

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 認識, which means to know someone or to be familiar with something. Using 認同 when you mean you have met someone or know a place will sound unnatural.