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rèn lǐng

认领

to claim (as one's property); to adopt (a child)

Frequency 3.4

Meanings

  • to claim (as one's property)
  • to adopt (a child)
  • to accept (an illegitimate child as one's own)

Example sentences

  • 他在失物招领处认领了自己的钱包。
  • 这对夫妇决定认领一个孤儿。