luk6錄录
Jyutpingluk6
Yaleluhk
Definition
To record or write down; a record or organized data in written form.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
While 錄 often appears in formal compound words like 記錄, it functions as a versatile verb in daily speech when paired with directional particles like 低 or 落去. It implies capturing information, whether through writing, audio, or video. Using it alone as a verb can sound slightly incomplete, so it is almost always paired with a complement to specify the action of capturing.
Examples
Could you help me record this conversation?
He recorded all the meeting content down.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 錄 with 寫, but 錄 specifically carries the nuance of capturing or preserving data or events for later reference, whereas 寫 is the general act of writing characters.
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Grammar guides
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