Meanings of 牢记
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牢记 (láojì) vs 记住 (jìzhù) — use 牢记 when emphasizing the importance of the information, while 记住 is more neutral and simply means 'to remember'.
Be cautious not to confuse 牢记 with other words like 记住 (jì zhù), which is more casual. 牢记 is more formal and often used in written contexts. Common collocations include 牢记使命 (to remember the mission) and 牢记教训 (to remember the lesson).
This word is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it is essential for expressing the importance of memory and retention. Students should focus on using it in sentences that emphasize crucial lessons or reminders to strengthen their vocabulary around memory-related terms.
Learners often confuse 牢记 with 记住 and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我牢记这个' (I remember this) is less common; '我记住这个' is more appropriate for casual contexts.
Pronunciation of 牢记
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How to say to keep in mind in Chinese
“to keep in mind” in Chinese is牢记
牢记 means 'to remember' or 'to keep in mind' with an emphasis on the importance of the information. It is commonly used in contexts where one needs to emphasize the significance of a particular lesson or piece of advice, suggesting that it should not be forgotten.
When to use 牢记
Be cautious not to confuse 牢记 with other words like 记住 (jì zhù), which is more casual. 牢记 is more formal and often used in written contexts. Common collocations include 牢记使命 (to remember the mission) and 牢记教训 (to remember the lesson).
牢记 or something close to it
牢记 (láojì) vs 记住 (jìzhù) — use 牢记 when emphasizing the importance of the information, while 记住 is more neutral and simply means 'to remember'.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 牢记 with 记住 and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我牢记这个' (I remember this) is less common; '我记住这个' is more appropriate for casual contexts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 牢记
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