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The character 记 simplifies from the traditional 記, combining the semantic radical 言 (speech) with the phonetic component 己 (self). This pairing evokes the idea of internal speech, speaking to oneself to commit information to memory. Its core meaning thus centers on remembering and retaining knowledge. Over time, the sense expanded from this mental act to encompass the physical acts of recording and documenting, making 记 the standard character for notes, reports, and creating lasting records of events.
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他每天写日记。
请记住这个单词。
老师记录了成绩。
记者采访了市长。
我的记忆很清晰。
我记错了时间。
我把地址记下来了。
如果你不记笔记，可能会忘记重要内容。