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记忆

jìyì

Description

"记忆"是指我们大脑里记住的东西，也可以指记住事情的能力。

"记忆" refers to the things stored in our brain, or the ability to remember things.

我们常常说小时候的美好记忆，或者说一个人的记忆很好。

We often talk about beautiful childhood 记忆, or say someone has a good 记忆.

Meanings

记忆jìyì

memory; something remembered from the past

我对那次旅行有很美好的记忆。

I have fond memories of that trip.

记忆jìyì

ability to remember

她的记忆力很好，能记住很多东西。

She has a good memory and can remember many things.

记忆jìyì

to remember; to recall

我记忆中的家乡很美。

My hometown is beautiful in my memory.

Related words

记住记得忘记回忆记忆力

Notes

  • Etymology

    记 (to record/note) + 忆 (to recall), both relating to remembering.

  • Nuance

    记忆 is more formal/noun-like; 记得 is the everyday verb for "remember."

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