认为 rèn wéi
“to believe; to think; to consider; to feel”
verbHSK 3 · 2021 list level 2Traditional 認為
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
认为 appears in the November 2025 exam syllabus in the following numbered entry. Levels refer to the listed reading and use, not every meaning.
- Entry 816: 认为 rènwéi — Level 3; official annotation 3 (动). PDF page 100
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用法How to use 认为
认为 means 'to think, believe, or consider' when giving an opinion or judgment. It is usually followed by a full clause, often 认为 + subject + verb/adjective, and is more formal than 觉得. Common patterns are 我认为…… and 认为……应该…….
例句Example sentences
- 我认为这个问题很难。wǒ rèn wéi zhè ge wèn tí hěn nán.I think this question is very difficult.
- 她认为明天会下雨。tā rèn wéi míng tiān huì xià yǔ.She thinks it will rain tomorrow.
- 老师认为我们应该多练习。lǎo shī rèn wéi wǒ men yīng gāi duō liàn xí.The teacher thinks we should practice more.