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死背
sǐbèi
Description
死背的意思是不理解,只是一直重复记住东西。
The meaning of "死背" is to memorize by rote without understanding, just repeating and remembering things.
很多学生喜欢死背课文,但是很快就忘了。
Many students like to "死背" texts, but they quickly forget them.
Meanings
死背sǐbèi
to memorize by rote without understanding
考试前他只会死背单词。
Before the exam, he only memorizes words by rote.
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Notes
- Etymology
死 (dead/rigid) + 背 (to recite from memory), meaning mechanical, inflexible memorizing.
- Nuance
often negative, implying memorizing without real understanding, unlike neutral 背诵.
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