Meaning of 认可
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to approve
- approval
- acknowledgment
- OK
How to use 认可
认可 is used as a verb or a noun for official or social approval, often from a boss, teacher, the public, or an organization. It sounds a bit more formal than saying 好 or 同意. Example: 他的努力得到了老师的认可。(Tā de nǔlì dédào le lǎoshī de rènkě.) His hard work earned the teacher's approval.
认 (rèn) means to recognize, as in 认识 (rènshi), and 可 (kě) means can or OK, as in 可以 (kěyǐ). When someone recognizes your work and says it is OK, they give you 认可 (rènkě), their approval.
Common mistake: Learners often use 认可 for simple everyday agreement, like agreeing to go to lunch, where 同意 (tóngyì) or 好 sounds more natural. 认可 is about recognizing something as valid or good. Also keep 认 in the fourth tone and 可 in the third tone, and do not confuse it with 认为 (rènwéi), which means to think or believe.
认可 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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认 rèn · to recognize · 4 strokes
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可 kě · can · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 认可.
| 认识 | rènshi | to know; to recognize |
| 认真 | rènzhēn | conscientious; earnest |
| 可以 | kěyǐ | can; may |
| 可能 | kěnéng | might (happen); possible |
| 认为 | rènwéi | to believe; to think; to consider; to feel |
| 可是 | kěshì | but; however; (used for emphasis) indeed |
| 可爱 | kě'ài | adorable; cute |
| 可怕 | kěpà | awful; dreadful |
| 认得 | rènde | to recognize; to remember sth (or sb) on seeing it |
| 否认 | fǒurèn | to declare to be untrue; to deny |
| 认出 | rènchū | recognition; to recognize |
| 可靠 | kěkào | reliable |
Questions about 认可
What does 认可 mean?
认可 (rènkě) means "to approve; approval" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 认可?
认可 is made of 2 characters: 认 (4 strokes), 可 (5 strokes). That is 9 strokes in total.
Is 认可 an HSK word?
Yes. 认可 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 认可 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 认可 is written 認可.
What is the difference between 认可 and 同意?
同意 (tóngyì) means to agree with a proposal or opinion. 认可 (rènkě) means to accept something as valid, qualified, or worthy, such as a degree, a product, or a person's ability. You agree to a plan, but you recognize a certificate.
What verbs commonly go with 认可 as a noun?
Common patterns are 得到认可 (dédào rènkě, to gain approval), 获得认可 (huòdé rènkě, to win recognition), and 受到认可 (shòudào rènkě, to receive recognition). You will often see phrases like 得到大家的认可, meaning to be recognized by everyone.