Word: 认知 (rènzhī) Traditional: 認知 认知 dictionary entry rènzhī cognition; cognitive; understanding; perception; awareness; to be cognizant of; to recognize; to realize Full dictionary entry for 认知 Example sentences using 认知 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 老人的认知能力会慢慢下降。 Lǎorén de rènzhī nénglì huì mànmàn xiàjiàng. The cognitive abilities of older people slowly decline. 这表明我们对自身的认知很少。 Zhè biǎomíng wǒmen duì zìshēn de rènzhī hěn shǎo. That shows how little we know of ourselves.