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记号 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
记号jìhaonotationHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #6490, Very Hard
记号jìhaosealHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #6490, Very Hard
jìhao(ji4hao5) T4
  1. 1notation
  2. 2seal
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March 24, 2026

记号(記號)jìhao(ji4hao5)

记号 (jìhào) refers to a symbol or notation used for identification, marking, or conveying specific information. It is commonly used in contexts such as mathematics, music, and informal notes, where a particular mark signifies something important or serves as a reminder.

Strokes10Frequency#6490DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, symbols and marks often have significant meanings, such as in calligraphy or traditional art, where specific seals (also referred to as 记号) are used to authenticate a piece's origin and artist.

Memory Tip

Think of 记 (jì) as a 'recording' and 号 (hào) as a 'number' or 'mark.' Imagine a student writing down important notes with a special symbol (记号) next to each one to remember them better, as if they were sealing them with a mark.

Meanings of 记号

jìhao(ji4hao5)
1notation
2seal
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About 记号

记号Simplified
記號Traditional
10Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 记号

Quick Contrast

符号 (fúhào) — use 记号 (jìhào) for marks that are more informal or personal, while 符号 (fúhào) often refers to formal symbols in mathematics or logic.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 记号 with similar-sounding words. This term is informal, so using it in a formal context, like academic papers, may not be appropriate. It often collocates with terms like '符号' (fúhào) meaning 'symbol' or '标记' (biāojì) meaning 'mark.'

HSK Study Tips

While 记号 is not explicitly listed in HSK, it connects to vocabulary around notation and symbols found in HSK 4 and above. Focus on recognizing it in reading contexts, particularly in subjects like music or mathematics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 记号 with the word 标记 (biāojì), mistakenly using them interchangeably. Remember that 记号 is more informal and personal, while 标记 is used in more official contexts.

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Component Characters

记jìto record
HSK 35 strokes讠
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号hàoordinal number
HSK 15 strokes口
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How to say notation in Chinese

“notation” in Chinese is记号jìhao

记号 (jìhào) refers to a symbol or notation used for identification, marking, or conveying specific information. It is commonly used in contexts such as mathematics, music, and informal notes, where a particular mark signifies something important or serves as a reminder.

When to use 记号

Common mistakes include confusing 记号 with similar-sounding words. This term is informal, so using it in a formal context, like academic papers, may not be appropriate. It often collocates with terms like '符号' (fúhào) meaning 'symbol' or '标记' (biāojì) meaning 'mark.'

记号 or something close to it

符号 (fúhào) — use 记号 (jìhào) for marks that are more informal or personal, while 符号 (fúhào) often refers to formal symbols in mathematics or logic.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 记号 with the word 标记 (biāojì), mistakenly using them interchangeably. Remember that 记号 is more informal and personal, while 标记 is used in more official contexts.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 记号

记号 refers more to a personal or informal mark or notation, while 符号 is a broader term for any symbol, including formal and universally recognized ones.

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