Subject + 认清 + Object
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.
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.