Definition
牢记 means 'to keep firmly in mind' and is a formal verb used for important lessons or historical facts. It is less literary than 铭记 (engrave in memory) and lacks the warning sense of 切记 (be sure to remember).
verb
to keep firmly in mindto remember well (often of lessons, principles, or important facts)
Examples
- 牢记。Wǒmen yào láo jì zhège lìshǐ jiàoxùn.We must keep this historical lesson firmly in mind.
- 牢记，。Qǐng láo jì, ānquán dìyī.Please remember well: safety comes first.
- 牢记。Tā ràng wǒ láo jì lǎoshī de jiàodǎo.He told me to keep the teacher's instructions firmly in mind.
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