Usage of 记录 (jì lù)
The verb 记录 primarily means "to record" or "to write down." It is commonly used when referring to documenting information, events, or data either in writing or electronically.
Common contexts
- Taking notes during meetings or lectures
- Keeping diaries or logs of experiences
- Medical or official record-keeping
Collocations and patterns
- 记录会议 (record a meeting): used in professional or formal contexts
- 详细记录 (record in detail): emphasizes thoroughness
- 记录病历 (record medical history): common in healthcare
Notes
When using 记录, the focus is on the act of capturing information for future reference. It differs from 报告 (bàogào), which means "to report" or "to give an account" and often implies summarizing or presenting information rather than just recording it. Avoid confusing 记录 with 记住 (jì zhù), which means "to remember." 记录 is about external documentation, not internal memory.