认领 rèn lǐng

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

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 14024th word

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
认 rèn HSK 1
to recognize; to know; to admit
领 lǐng HSK 5
to receive; to lead; collar