認領 rèn lǐng

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

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to claim (as one's property)
  2. 2. to adopt (a child)
  3. 3. to accept (an illegitimate child as one's own)

Characters

Character Meaning
認 rèn
to recognize; to know; to admit
領 lǐng
to receive; to lead; collar