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How do you say "diary" in Chinese?
日记
rì jì
In Chinese, "diary" is 日记.
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Pronunciation
Say 'rir JEE'. First syllable rises, second rises.
Writing and usage
The first character 日 (day) has 4 strokes, the second 记 has 5 strokes and means 'record'.
Example sentence
我每天写日记。
I write in my diary every day.
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How to remember 日记
Rì jì literally means 'day record' - a diary records events from each day.
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Questions about 日记
How do you say "diary" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "diary" is 日记. It is a noun.
How is 日记 written in Chinese?
The first character 日 (day) has 4 strokes, the second 记 has 5 strokes and means 'record'.
How is 日记 used in a sentence?
Use 日记 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 我每天写日记。 (I write in my diary every day.).
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