bǐ jì
note; notes
我正在做笔记。
wǒ zhèngzài zuò bǐjì.
I am taking notes.
请把你的笔记给我。
qǐng bǎ nǐ de bǐjì gěi wǒ.
Please give me your notes.
我忘记带笔记了。
wǒ wàngjì dài bǐjì le.
I forgot to bring my notes.
笔记 (bǐjì)
notes
记录 (jìlù)
record
草稿 (cǎogǎo)
draft
记录 (jìlù)
record
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The Chinese word 笔记 (bǐjì) is composed of two characters: 笔 (bǐ), meaning "brush" or "pen," and 记 (jì), meaning "record" or "note." Together, they form the compound word 笔记, which literally means "brush notes" or "written records." This term has been used in Chinese culture for centuries to refer to a variety of written works, including personal notes, diaries, journals, and notebooks. In modern usage, 笔记 is often used to refer to a notebook or notepad, and it is a common tool for students, scholars, and professionals to record information, ideas, and thoughts.
