Definition
纪实 (jì shí) as a noun means a factual record or documentary (e.g., a book, photography), broader than 纪录片 (jì lù piàn), which specifically refers to a documentary film or TV program. As a verb, it means to document actual events. Unlike 实况 (shí kuàng, live broadcast), 纪实 emphasizes recorded, factual content.
verb
to record actual eventsto document facts
noun
a record of actual eventsa documentary (factual)
Easily confused
- 即使jí shǐsound-alikeeven if, even though (marks hypothetical concession)
- 及时jí shísound-alike(adjective) timely
- 即时jí shísound-alikeimmediately, instantly
- 集市jí shìsound-alikemarket; bazaar; fair
Examples
- 纪实。Tā yòng zìjǐ de jīnglì jì shí le nà duàn lìshǐ.He documented that period of history with his own experience.
- 纪实。Zhè bù jì shí jùyǒu hěn qiáng de zhēnshíxìng.This documentary has strong authenticity.
- 纪实。jì shí shèyǐng bùtóng yú yìshù shèyǐng.Documentary photography is different from artistic photography.
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