Chinese word

认为

Pronunciation

Pinyinrèn wéi

Meaning

  • verbthink

Example

我认为这个办法可行。wǒ rèn wéi zhè ge bàn fǎ kě xíng

I think this method will work.

Illustration for 认为 (think)

More examples

这种做法被很多人认为不太可靠。zhè zhǒng zuò fǎ bèi hěn duō rén rèn wéi bú tài kě kào

This method is considered not very reliable by many people.

Core concept

A mind weighs a matter, settles on a view, and puts that conclusion into words.

Common phrases

  • 我认为wǒ rèn wéi

    I think

  • 被认为bèi rèn wéi

    be considered

  • 认为正确rèn wéi zhèng què

    consider correct

Similar words

觉得jué de: To feel or sense that something is so from personal experience or impression.
想xiǎng: To turn an idea over in the mind without settling on a view.
看起来kàn qǐ lái: To appear to be so based on visible signs or the situation.

Definition in Chinese

表示说话人对某事持有的判断性看法，带有主观性但通常基于一定的依据或推理。biǎo shì shuō huà rén duì mǒu shì chí yǒu de pàn duàn xìng kàn fǎ dài yǒu zhǔ guān xìng dàn tōng cháng jī yú yí dìng de yī jù huò tuī lǐ

Word origin

认 (rèn, "recognize") + 为 (wéi, "regard as") forms a verb for recognizing something and taking it as true, which explains its judgmental sense.

Usage tips

  • 认为 (rènwéi, "hold that") commonly introduces a complete opinion, so the words after it often state the conclusion being presented.

Other meanings

  • believeverb
  • judgeverb
  • considerverb

Related words

  • 自认为zì rèn wéiconsider oneselfverb
  • 误认为wù rèn wèimistakenly thinkverb

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