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记忆 (jìyì) refers specifically to the act of memory or the process of remembering, while 记性 (jìxing) emphasizes a person's overall memory ability or quality.
Be cautious not to confuse 记性 with 记忆 (memory), which is a more general term for the act of remembering. 记性 is often used informally, while 记忆 may be more appropriate in formal contexts. Common collocations include '记性好' (good memory) and '记性差' (poor memory).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 记性 can be connected to other advanced vocabulary related to cognition and learning. Focus on using it in sentences that describe memory in various contexts, such as studying or recalling information.
Learners often confuse 记性 with 记忆, mistakenly using them interchangeably, such as saying '我有好的记忆' (Wǒ yǒu hǎo de jìyì) instead of '我记性好'. Remember that 记性 is about the quality of memory, while 记忆 is the general term for memory.
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How to say memory (ability to retain information) in Chinese
“memory (ability to retain information)” in Chinese is记性
记性 refers to a person's ability to remember or retain information. It is commonly used to describe someone's memory skills, whether good or poor, in various contexts such as studying, work, or daily life situations.
When to use 记性
Be cautious not to confuse 记性 with 记忆 (memory), which is a more general term for the act of remembering. 记性 is often used informally, while 记忆 may be more appropriate in formal contexts. Common collocations include '记性好' (good memory) and '记性差' (poor memory).
记性 or something close to it
记忆 (jìyì) refers specifically to the act of memory or the process of remembering, while 记性 (jìxing) emphasizes a person's overall memory ability or quality.
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Learners often confuse 记性 with 记忆, mistakenly using them interchangeably, such as saying '我有好的记忆' (Wǒ yǒu hǎo de jìyì) instead of '我记性好'. Remember that 记性 is about the quality of memory, while 记忆 is the general term for memory.
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Grammar Patterns of 记性
记性 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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大多数人都承认____差.
Most people confess to a bad memory.
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You would say '我记性好' (Wǒ jìxìng hǎo).
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