sik1 jing6識認识认
Jyutpingsik1 jing6
Yalesīk yihng
Definition
A sign, mark, or identifying feature used to tell things apart.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a physical mark, label, or feature that serves as a means of identification. While it functions as a noun, it is distinct from the verb 識 which means to know or recognize. Use this when describing a visual indicator that helps distinguish one object from another.
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This bag has no markings, it is hard to find.
What special identifying marks does your shirt have?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 認識 which means to know a person or to be familiar with a concept. The latter is a verb phrase, whereas 識認 acts as a noun for a physical sign or label.
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Grammar guides
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