rèn认wéi为(Mandarin)(Cantonese)
rèn认
wéi为
(Mandarin)
(Cantonese)
認為 (Traditional: 認為)
HSK 3
Dictionary
to believe; to think; to consider; to feel
Examples
我认为明天会下雨，所以带了伞。
Wǒ rènwéi míngtiān huì xiàyǔ, suǒyǐ dài le sǎn.
→ I believe it will rain tomorrow, so I brought an umbrella.
她认为这个计划不太可行。
Tā rènwéi zhège jìhuà bù tài kěxíng.
→ She thinks this plan is not very feasible.
大家都认为他是一个很诚实的人。
Dàjiā dōu rènwéi tā shì yīgè hěn chéngshí de rén.
→ Everyone considers him a very honest person.
我认为这顿饭味道很好。
Wǒ rènwéi zhè dùn fàn wèidào hěn hǎo.
→ I feel that this meal tastes great.
Did You Know?
Confusable
Word Formation
认 means 'to recognize' and 为 means 'to do/be'.
Usage Tips
认为 is used for firm opinions (认为他是对的 = think he is right), while 觉得 is for feelings or tentative thoughts (觉得累 = feel tired).