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承认
chéngrèn
Description
"承认"的意思是说出一件事是真的，或者接受一个人、一个国家等。
"承认" means to say that something is true, or to accept a person, a country, etc.
人们常常在自己做错了的时候用这个词。
People often use this word when they have made a mistake.
Meanings
承认chéngrèn
to admit; to acknowledge (a fact or mistake)
他承认自己错了。
He admitted he was wrong.
承认chéngrèn
to recognize (officially, e.g. a country or status)
很多国家承认这个新政府。
Many countries recognize the new government.
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Notes
- Etymology
承 (to bear/accept) + 认 (to recognize), together meaning to accept as true.
- Nuance
承认 often implies admitting something you might prefer to deny; 同意 is neutral agreement.
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