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    Expressing 'recognizing clearly' with 认清 (rènqīng)

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    Structure

    Subject + 认清 + Object

    Explanation

    认清 (rènqīng) means "to see clearly" or "to recognize the true nature of something." It implies gaining a clear and accurate understanding, often after confusion or denial.

    Examples

    • 经历了这件事,她终于认清了他的真面目。

      jīnglì le zhè jiàn shì, tā zhōngyú rènqīng le tā de zhēn miànmù.

      After going through this incident, she finally saw him for who he really is.

    • 我们必须认清当前的形势,才能做出正确的决定。

      wǒmen bìxū rènqīng dāngqián de xíngshì, cáinéng zuòchū zhèngquè de juédìng.

      We must clearly understand the current situation in order to make the right decision.

    • 他花了很久才认清自己真正想要的是什么。

      tā huā le hěn jiǔ cái rènqīng zìjǐ zhēnzhèng xiǎng yào de shì shénme.

      It took him a long time to realize what he truly wanted.

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