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认识
rèn shi
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- rèn shi
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- 认识
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1 · verb
to know someone
对某个人已有了解或接触。
The object is a person; distinguish this from 知道 a fact. Unmarked syllables in the display are neutral-toned in the pinned source.
I know the teacher sitting by the door.
English pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Candidate — listening review pending
我认识坐在门边的那位老师。
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