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Write down in Chinese

to write down · HSK 5

记载 jì zǎi

  1. 记 jì to remember
  2. 载 zài to carry

这本书记载了很多古老的故事。 This book records many ancient stories.

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How do you say write down in Chinese?

Write down in Chinese is 记载 (jì zǎi). You can also say 录 (lù), 记 (jì).

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