Meaning of 记载
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to write down
- to record
- written account
How to use 记载
记载 is a formal word for things recorded in books, histories, or documents, often with 据 or 历史. It works as a verb and also as a noun meaning a written account. Example: 这件事在历史书上有记载。(Zhè jiàn shì zài lìshǐ shū shang yǒu jìzǎi.) This event is recorded in history books.
记 (jì) means to note or remember, and 载 (zǎi) means to carry or put on record. Picture a page that carries words so people can remember them later: that is 记载, writing something down for the record.
Common mistake: In 记载, 载 is read zǎi (third tone), not zài as in 载重 (zàizhòng, to carry a load) or 下载 (xiàzài, to download). Learners also use 记载 for everyday note-taking, where 记 or 记下来 sounds more natural.
记载 in example sentences
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记 jì · to record · 5 strokes
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载 zài · load · 10 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 记载.
| 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) |
| 下载 | xiàzài | to download; also pr. [xia4zai4] |
| 记忆 | jìyì | to remember; to recall; memory |
| 记号 | jìhao | mark; symbol |
Questions about 记载
What does 记载 mean?
记载 (jìzǎi) means "to write down; to record" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 记载?
记载 is made of 2 characters: 记 (5 strokes), 载 (10 strokes). That is 15 strokes in total.
Is 记载 an HSK word?
Yes. 记载 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 记载 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 记载 is written 記載.
What is the difference between 记载 and 记录?
记录 (jìlù) is general and everyday, like recording a meeting, data, or a sports record. 记载 is more literary and usually refers to something written in books or historical texts.
Can I say 我记载了老师的话?
It sounds too formal and odd for daily life. Say 我记下了老师的话 or 我把老师的话记在笔记本上 instead.