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紀實

简纪实 · 繁紀實

Mandarin · pinyin jì shí

record of actual events
documentary (factual rather than fictional)

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實: shí · real, true, solid, honest
纪: jì · record, annal, historical account
实: shí · real, true; honest, sincere

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4–2 · ji4 shi2

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verb

to record events as they happen

noun

record of actual events

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