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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
纪要jìyàominutesHSK 7, v, 15 strokes, rank #59665, Very Hard
纪要jìyàowritten summary of a meetingHSK 7, v, 15 strokes, rank #59665, Very Hard
jìyào(ji4yao4)ji yao T4
  1. 1minutes
  2. 2written summary of a meeting
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March 24, 2026

纪要(紀要)jìyào(ji4yao4)

纪要 refers to a written summary of a meeting, often highlighting key points, decisions, and action items. It's commonly used in formal contexts such as business meetings, conferences, or academic discussions, where accurate documentation of discussions is essential for future reference.

Strokes15Frequency#59665DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese business culture, taking minutes (纪要) is considered essential for accountability and transparency, reflecting the importance placed on collective decision-making and documentation.

Memory tip

Think of 纪 (to record) and 要 (to demand). Imagine a secretary who is 'demanding' to 'record' everything important in a meeting. Visualize a stack of papers where each page captures the essence of what was discussed.

Meanings of 纪要

jìyào(ji4yao4)
1minutes
2written summary of a meeting
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About 纪要

纪要Simplified
紀要Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#59665Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1

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会议记录 (huìyì jìlù) - use 纪要 when emphasizing a summary of key points rather than a detailed account of all discussions.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; 纪要 is formal and should be used in professional settings. It's often paired with verbs like '撰写' (to write) and '发布' (to publish). Avoid using it in casual conversations, where simpler terms might suffice.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 纪要 connects with other formal vocabulary related to business and meetings. Students should focus on understanding its application in professional contexts and practice writing summaries themselves to reinforce learning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 纪要 with '总结' (summary), using them interchangeably. Remember, 纪要 specifically refers to meeting minutes, while 总结 can refer to any kind of summary.

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Component characters

纪Jǐalso pr. [Jì]
HSK 76 strokes纟
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要yàoto want
HSK 19 strokes覀
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How to say minutes in Chinese

“minutes” in Chinese is纪要jìyào

纪要 refers to a written summary of a meeting, often highlighting key points, decisions, and action items. It's commonly used in formal contexts such as business meetings, conferences, or academic discussions, where accurate documentation of discussions is essential for future reference.

When to use 纪要

Be cautious with the tone; 纪要 is formal and should be used in professional settings. It's often paired with verbs like '撰写' (to write) and '发布' (to publish). Avoid using it in casual conversations, where simpler terms might suffice.

纪要 or something close to it

会议记录 (huìyì jìlù) - use 纪要 when emphasizing a summary of key points rather than a detailed account of all discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 纪要 with '总结' (summary), using them interchangeably. Remember, 纪要 specifically refers to meeting minutes, while 总结 can refer to any kind of summary.

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You could say, '我们需要撰写会议的纪要' which means 'We need to write the minutes of the meeting.'

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