Meaning of 记忆
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to remember; to recall
- memory
How to use 记忆
记忆 is most often a noun meaning memory, either the ability to remember or a specific memory. As a verb it sounds formal and written, so in daily speech people usually say 记得 (jìde) instead. Example: 他的记忆力很好。(Tā de jìyìlì hěn hǎo.) His memory is very good.
记 (jì) has the speech radical 讠 for words you note down, and 忆 (yì) has the heart radical 忄 for thoughts kept inside. Together, 记忆 is what you record and hold in your heart: memory.
Common mistake: Learners often write 忆 with the speech radical 讠 like 记, but 忆 uses the heart radical 忄. Also, both syllables are fourth tone, so say jìyì, not jīyì.
记忆 in example sentences
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记 jì · to record · 5 strokes
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忆 yì · to remember · 4 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 记忆.
| 记得 | jìde | to remember |
| 忘记 | wàngjì | to forget |
| 记住 | jìzhù | to remember; to bear in mind |
| 笔记 | bǐjì | to take down (in writing); notes |
| 笔记本 | bǐjìběn | notebook (stationery) (CL:本[ben3]); (computing) laptop; notebook (abbr. for 筆記本電腦|笔记本电脑[bi |
| 记录 | jìlù | to record; record (esp. a written account) |
| 记者 | jìzhě | reporter; journalist |
| 日记 | rìjì | diary |
| 登记 | dēngjì | to register (one's name) |
| 记载 | jìzǎi | to write down; to record |
| 回忆 | huíyì | to recall; memories |
| 记号 | jìhao | mark; symbol |
Questions about 记忆
What does 记忆 mean?
记忆 (jìyì) means "to remember; to recall; memory" and is used as a verb and noun.
How do you write 记忆?
记忆 is made of 2 characters: 记 (5 strokes), 忆 (4 strokes). That is 9 strokes in total.
Is 记忆 an HSK word?
Yes. 记忆 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 记忆 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 记忆 is written 記憶.
What is the difference between 记忆 and 回忆?
记忆 is memory in general, including the ability to remember. 回忆 (huíyì) means recalling the past or a recollection, often with emotion, as in 美好的回忆 (a beautiful memory).
How do you say computer memory in Chinese?
Computer memory or RAM is usually 内存 (nèicún), not 记忆. The phrase 记忆卡 (jìyìkǎ) is sometimes used for a memory card, though 存储卡 (cúnchǔkǎ) is also common.