纪实 jìshí record of actual events
record of actual events; documentary (factual rather than fictional)
How to remember 纪实: 纪 discipline + 实 real = record of actual events.
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How it is used
- Documentary / factual record of real events - 纪实文学 (jìshí wénxué) documentary literature; 纪实摄影 documentary photography.
- Signals non-fiction, true-to-life recording, opposed to 虚构 (fiction).
- Modifier in media genres: 纪实片 vs the more common 纪录片 (documentary film).