记载 (jì zǎi) — to record, to write down

Definition

记载 (jì zǎi) means 'to record in writing' and is used for factual, historical, or official accounts (e.g., history books, diaries of events). It contrasts with 记 (jì), which can mean 'to remember' or 'to jot down' without the formal sense, and 记录 (jì lù), a broader verb/noun for any kind of record (data, minutes, sports).

verb

to recordto write down

Examples

记载。
Zhè piān rìjì jì zǎi le tā měitiān de shēnghuó.
This diary records his daily life.
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Lìshǐ shū jì zǎi le xǔduō zhòngyào shìjiàn.
History books record many important events.
记载。
Kēxuéjiā jì zǎi le shíyàn de jiéguǒ.
The scientist recorded the results of the experiment.

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