gei3 si6記事记事
Jyutpinggei3 si6
Yalegei sih
Definition
To record or note down things and events from daily life.
colloquialdaily actionscommunication
How it's used
Focuses on the act of jotting down information for memory rather than formal documentation. It is often paired with the particle 低 to emphasize the completion of the action of recording. While it can function as a verb, it is frequently encountered as part of compound nouns like 記事簿.
Examples
Remember to write down the key points.
He likes recording things and writes a diary every day.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct translation for the English verb record in technical or legal contexts, where 記錄 is the standard term. Learners often confuse it with 記住, which means to remember or keep in mind.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
