记得

记得 means 'to remember' or 'to keep in mind.' It is commonly used to express the act of recalling something, whether it's a person, event, or information.

The character 记 (jì) originally meant 'to record' or 'to memorize,' while 得 (de) functions as a modal particle indicating ability or possibility. Together, they form a verb that conveys the idea of being able to recall or retain information.

记得 is often used in daily conversation to remind someone of something important, such as appointments, names, or tasks. It can also appear in expressions like 记得吗? (Do you remember?), which is a common way to ask about past events or memories.