录

• 拼音: lù
• 汉字拆解: 录 = simplified from 錄; the traditional form contains 金 (metal) + 彔 (phonetic), meaning to carve into metal — to record permanently

含义

To record; to tape. The act of capturing audio, video, or data.

A versatile verb used in many compounds: 录音 (record audio), 录像 (record video), 记录 (to record/notes), 录取 (to admit/enrol). On its own, 录 most commonly means to record something. Also used in 目录 (catalogue/table of contents). Very practical in modern life with phones and cameras.

例句

1. 我用手机录了一段视频。
2. 老师说的话都被录下来了。
3. 这首歌是在哪里录的？

用法指南

语境: technology, media, daily life

语气: practical

正确说法

• 你能帮我录一下吗？(Can you record this for me?)
• 我录了一个小视频发给你。(I recorded a short video to send you.)

错误说法

• 我录了一本书。(Don't use 录 for writing a book — 录 is for audio/video recording. For writing, say 我写了一本书.)

起源与历史

录 is simplified from 錄, which contained 金 (metal) and 彔 (a phonetic component meaning to carve). Originally meant to engrave records on metal — to document permanently.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal