3 sentences for 认识 (rèn​shi — understanding)

1. 感性认识是获得知识的第一步。

   gǎn​xìng rèn​shi shì huò​dé zhī​shi de dì​yī bù.

   Perceptual knowledge is the first step in acquiring knowledge.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 我们必须认识到环境保护的重要性。

   wǒ​men bì​xū rèn​shi dào huán​jìng bǎo​hù de zhòng​yào​xìng.

   We must recognize the importance of environmental protection.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

3. 通过这次讨论，我们对这个问题有了新的认识。

   tōng​guò zhè cì tǎo​lùn, wǒ​men duì zhè​gè wèn​tí yǒu le xīn de rèn​shi.

   Through this discussion, we have gained a new understanding of the issue.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary