确认 quèrèn to confirm
to confirm; to verify; confirmation
How to remember 确认: 确 certain + 认 recognize = to confirm.
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How it is used
- To confirm / verify (that info is correct) - 确认订单 (quèrèn dìngdān) confirm the order; 确认身份 verify identity.
- Involves checking against reality then acknowledging. Contrast 确定 (to decide/be sure): 确认 is the verification step - 请再次确认 please double-check.
Example sentences
- 出去之前确认一下所有的灯都关了。 Chūqù zhīqián quèrèn yīxià suǒyǒu de dēng dōu guān le.Make sure to turn off all the lights before going out.