bui6 zung6背誦背诵
Jyutpingbui6 zung6
Yalebuih juhng
Definition
To recite from memory; to memorize text so that it can be repeated without looking at the original.
neutralschooldaily actions
How it's used
While 背誦 is the standard term for reciting from memory, it carries a formal or academic tone. In casual daily conversation, native speakers often prefer the more direct verb 背, as in 我要背書 or 呢篇文好難背.
Examples
He is very clever; he can recite the whole poem from memory.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 默寫, which specifically refers to dictation or writing out text from memory rather than speaking it aloud.
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Grammar guides
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