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To have the ability to recall something from memory.
他记得起所有的细节。
He can remember all the details.
你还记得起我们第一次见面的地方吗？
Can you still remember the place where we first met?
Used to emphasize the ability to recall something, often implying clarity or completeness of memory.
Use '记得起' when you want to emphasize that you can recall something clearly or completely. It is often used in response to questions about memory, such as '你记得起吗？' (Can you remember?).
'记得起' implies successful retrieval of a memory, while '记得' simply means 'to remember.' For example, '我记得他' (I remember him) does not necessarily imply that you can recall specific details, whereas '我记得起他的名字' (I can remember his name) suggests you can recall it clearly.
The phrase combines '记得' (jì de, 'to remember') and '起' (qǐ, a verb complement indicating the beginning or completion of an action), indicating the successful retrieval of a memory.
This phrase is commonly used in spoken and written Chinese to emphasize the act of successfully recalling something. It is more formal than '记得' alone and often used in contexts where the speaker wants to stress the clarity or completeness of their memory.