记 jì
to remember / to record
记 (jì) means "to remember / to record" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 记
差点
chàdiǎn
almost
会议室
huìyìshì
meeting room
地址
dìzhǐ
address
笔记
bǐjì
notes
号
hào
number (for rooms, days, etc.)
号码
hàomǎ
number (as in phone number)
日子
rìzi
day / date
楼
lóu
floor / building
Frequently asked questions
What does 记 (jì) mean in Chinese?
记 (jì) means "to remember / to record" in Chinese. 记 (jì) means "to remember / to record" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 记 in a sentence?
Use 记 (jì) the way you would use "to remember / to record" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 记?
Common words that pair with 记 include 差点. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 记 (jì) and 试 (shì)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 记 means "to remember / to record"; 试 means "to try". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 记 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 记 (jì) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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