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记得清楚
jì de qīng chǔ
What does "记得清楚" mean?
remember clearly我记得清楚她的生日是五月十号。
I remember clearly that her birthday is May 10th.
How to use "记得清楚" correctly?
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To recall something with precise and accurate details.
他记得清楚每一个客户的名字和偏好。
He remembers clearly every customer's name and preferences.
警方记得清楚案发时的所有细节。
The police remember clearly all the details of the incident.
Used to emphasize the clarity and accuracy of memory, often in contrast to vague or uncertain recollection.
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Pro Tip
Memory vs. Clarity
In Chinese, '记得清楚' emphasizes the clarity of memory, while '记得' alone simply means 'to remember'. Adding '清楚' specifies that the memory is detailed and precise.
Gold Rule
Usage Context
Use '记得清楚' when you want to stress the accuracy and detail of your memory, especially in contrast to vague or uncertain recollections.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '记得' (jì de, 'to remember') and '清楚' (qīng chǔ, 'clear'), reflecting the idea of memory with clarity. Both components are native Chinese words with no foreign origin.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to describe precise recollection. It is often paired with verbs like '记得' (remember) or '记得住' (be able to remember clearly).
Word Breakdown
记得
to remember
verb清楚
clear, clearly
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