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录制lùzhìto record (video or audio)HSK 6, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #8988, Hard
lùzhì(lu4zhi4)lu zhi T4
  1. 1to record (video or audio)
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March 24, 2026

录制(錄製)lùzhì(lu4zhi4)

录制 (lù zhì) refers to the act of recording audio or video content. It is commonly used in contexts like media production, education, and personal documentation. The term emphasizes the process of capturing sound or visual data for later playback or sharing.

Strokes16Frequency#8988DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In modern China, 录制 is increasingly relevant due to the rise of digital content creation, such as vlogging and podcasting, reflecting a shift in how individuals share their stories and experiences.

Memory tip

Think of 录 as 'to record' with a visual of a microphone (the 'sound' component in the character), while 制 signifies 'to make' or 'to create.' Imagine a recording studio where you 'make' a sound track by capturing your voice.

Meanings of 录制

lùzhì(lu4zhi4)
1to record (video or audio)
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录制Simplified
錄製Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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录音 (lùyīn) - specifically refers to recording audio, while 录制 (lùzhì) encompasses both audio and video recording.

Usage Notes

When using 录制, ensure it is in contexts related to recording media; do not confuse it with writing or transcribing, which involves different verbs. It is typically used in both formal and informal settings, but be cautious of using it in overly casual conversations. Common collocations include 录制视频 (to record video) and 录制音频 (to record audio).

HSK Study Tips

Although 录制 is not listed in the standard HSK levels, it connects to vocabulary about technology and media, which learners may encounter in practical situations. Focus on recognizing its usage in sentences related to filming or sound production.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 录制 with 记录, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我正在记录视频' (I am documenting a video) is incorrect; it should be '我正在录制视频.'

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Component characters

录lùdiary
HSK 58 strokes彐
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制zhìsystem
HSK 68 strokes刂
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How to say to record (video or audio) in Chinese

“to record (video or audio)” in Chinese is录制lùzhì

录制 (lù zhì) refers to the act of recording audio or video content. It is commonly used in contexts like media production, education, and personal documentation. The term emphasizes the process of capturing sound or visual data for later playback or sharing.

When to use 录制

When using 录制, ensure it is in contexts related to recording media; do not confuse it with writing or transcribing, which involves different verbs. It is typically used in both formal and informal settings, but be cautious of using it in overly casual conversations. Common collocations include 录制视频 (to record video) and 录制音频 (to record audio).

录制 or something close to it

录音 (lùyīn) - specifically refers to recording audio, while 录制 (lùzhì) encompasses both audio and video recording.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 录制 with 记录, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我正在记录视频' (I am documenting a video) is incorrect; it should be '我正在录制视频.'

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You can say '我正在录制视频' (I am recording a video).

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