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认命

rèn mìng

2-character word Traditional 認命

What 认命 means

1. to accept misfortunes as decreed by fate
2. to be resigned to sth

The characters in 认命

• 认rènto recognize; to know; to admit
• 命mìnglife; fate; order or command

Sounds the same

Read rèn mìng, tone for tone, but written differently.

• 任命to appoint; (job) appointment

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