gei3 jik1 lik6記憶力记忆力
Jyutpinggei3 jik1 lik6
Yalegei yīk lihk
Definition
Memory; the ability to remember or memorize how things happen and how things look.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the mental faculty of retaining information rather than the act of remembering something in a specific instance. It is frequently paired with adjectives like 勁 or 差 to describe someone's natural capacity. While formal in origin, it is used freely in casual conversation to discuss learning strategies or health.
Examples
Their memory is amazing, they remember everything after seeing it once.
What methods do you think can improve memory?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 記性, which is a more colloquial and common term for one's general ability to remember things in daily life. 記憶力 sounds slightly more clinical or academic, often used when discussing brain health or study techniques.
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Grammar guides
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