Writing
记性 (jì xing) — how to say "memory" in Chinese
记性
Memory (ability to remember)
noun
Character composition
记
to remember, to record
性
nature, character, property
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
记性差
jì xing chà
poor memory
Examples
我妈妈的记性比我爸爸的好多了。
My mother's memory is much better than my father's.
他记性很好。
He has a good memory.
Frequently asked questions
How to say memory in Mandarin?
"memory" in Chinese is 记性 (jì xing).
记性 meaning in English
记性 (jì xing) means "Memory (ability to remember)".
How is 记性 pronounced?
It is pronounced jì xing (written as ji xing, jixing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "memory" in Chinese characters?
It is written 记性: 记 has 5 strokes, 性 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 记性?
记性 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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