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March 24, 2026
记得(記得)jìde(ji4de5)
记得 (jìde) means 'to remember' or 'to recall' something. It is commonly used in everyday conversations to refer to both memories of events and the act of retaining information. This verb can be used in both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile in communication.
Frequency#265DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, remembering someone's name or important dates like birthdays is considered a sign of respect and care, reflecting the value placed on relationships and social harmony.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'memory' (记) being 'held' (得) in your mind. Picture a giant book where you keep all your important memories stored. When you recall (remember) something, you open this book and take out the memory you 'held' or 'obtained'.
Meanings of 记得
jìde(ji4de5)
1to remember
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About 记得
记得Simplified
記得Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#265Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
忘记 (wàngjì) - use 记得 when referring to the act of remembering, while 忘记 means to forget.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'memory' (记) being 'held' (得) in your mind. Picture a giant book where you keep all your important memories stored. When you recall (remember) something, you open this book and take out the memory you 'held' or 'obtained'.
Usage Notes
A common mistake is confusing 记得 with 记住 (jìzhù), which means 'to memorize' rather than just 'to remember'. While 记得 can be used casually, in formal writing or speeches, using more precise verbs may be preferred. Be mindful of the tones: 记 (jì) is a fourth tone and 得 (de) is a neutral tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 记得 is essential for expressing thoughts about memory and retrieval of past experiences. Students should focus on using it in sentences that involve recalling information or events, such as remembering names or important dates.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, remembering someone's name or important dates like birthdays is considered a sign of respect and care, reflecting the value placed on relationships and social harmony.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 记得 when they should use 记住. For instance, saying '我记得这个' (Wǒ jìde zhège) when they mean 'I have memorized this' should instead be '我记住这个' (Wǒ jìzhù zhège).
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Cultural Notes for 记得
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, remembering someone's name or important dates like birthdays is considered a sign of respect and care, reflecting the value placed on relationships and social harmony.
Frequently Asked Questions about 记得
You can say '我记得你的名字' (Wǒ jìde nǐ de míngzì), which means 'I remember your name.'
Yes, 记得 can refer to both long-term and short-term memories, but it often implies a more immediate recall.
记得 means 'to remember' while 记住 means 'to memorize' or 'to retain' something long-term.
