English–Chinese
“understanding” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinrèn zhī
Example
你对这个问题的认知是什么？nǐ duì zhè ge wèn tí de rèn zhī shì shén me
What is your understanding of this issue?
How to say “understanding” in Chinese
“Understanding” in Chinese is 认知 (rèn zhī).
A mental grasp of something that includes noticing it and forming an idea about it.
Example sentences with 认知
通过阅读，他的认知水平提高了。tōng guò yuè dú tā de rèn zhī shuǐ píng tí gāo le
Through reading, his level of understanding improved.
Tips for using 认知
- In casual conversation, this noun sounds formal and abstract, so a simpler question about someone's view is often more natural.