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Example sentences
我认为他是对的。
Wǒ rènwéi tā shì duì de.
I think he is right.
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HSK levels
认为: HSK 3 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting of the new exam is announced for 13 December 2026, for HSK 1 to 6. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
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Frequently Asked Questions
认为 (rèn wéi) means "to believe; to think; to consider; to feel" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 3.
认为 is pronounced "rèn wéi" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.
认为 is an HSK 3 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 3 on both the old and the new exam.
认为 is made up of the characters 认, 为. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.
You can practice writing 认为 using our stroke order tool.
Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.