切记

切記

qièjì

verb HSK 7-9 #25,727

Meanings

1 to be sure to remember
2 to keep firmly in mind
3 make sure to bear in mind

Characters

earnestly, urgently, to press

to remember, to bear in mind

Examples

HSK 4

出门前切记带好钥匙。

Chūmén qián qièjì dài hǎo yàoshi.

Before going out, make sure to take your keys.

HSK 7-9

切记不要在驾车时使用手机。

Qièjì búyào zài jiàchē shí shǐyòng shǒujī.

Be sure to remember not to use your phone while driving.

Tips

usage

切记 is used to give strong reminders or warnings. 切 here means 'earnestly' or 'urgently,' adding emphasis. It functions like 'make absolutely sure to remember.'

Stroke Order

切 qiē

记 jì