忘记 (wàng jì) — to forget
Definition
忘记 means 'to forget' something — concrete or simple things in everyday talk. 忘 is the bare single-character form used the same way; 遗忘 is formal/written, for abstract or weighty matters. Its opposite is 记得.
verb
to forget
Easily confused
Examples
- 忘记。Wǒ wàng jì dài shū le.I forgot to bring my book.
- 忘记。Tā wàng jì le wǒ de míng zì.She forgot my name.
- 忘记。Bú yào wàng jì dǎ diàn huà.Don't forget to make a phone call.
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