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    Expressing "to think" or "to consider" with 认为 (rènwéi)

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    Structure

    Subject + 认为 + Clause

    Explanation

    认为 (rènwéi) means "to think," "to believe," or "to consider." It introduces a judgment, opinion, or assessment, and is followed by a clause stating what the subject thinks. It is more formal than 觉得 and implies a considered opinion.

    Examples

    • 我认为这个方案还需要进一步讨论。

      Wǒ rènwéi zhège fāng'àn hái xūyào jìnyībù tǎolùn.

      I think this proposal needs further discussion.

    • 大多数专家认为气候变化是真实存在的。

      Dà duōshù zhuānjiā rènwéi qìhòu biànhuà shì zhēnshí cúnzài de.

      Most experts believe that climate change is real.

    • 你认为我们应该怎么解决这个问题？

      Nǐ rènwéi wǒmen yīnggāi zěnme jiějué zhège wèntí?

      How do you think we should solve this problem?

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