忘记 (wàngjì) - forget (forget)

Grammar & Usage

verb

neutral

How it works

忘记 (wàngjì) is a transitive verb meaning 'to forget'. It can be followed directly by a noun or a noun phrase representing what is forgotten. It can also be used with '了 (le)' to indicate the completion or result of forgetting.

Sample sentences

我忘记了他的名字。

I forgot his name.

你忘记关灯了吗？

Did you forget to turn off the light?

请你不要忘记我们的约定。

Please don't forget our appointment.

Quick facts

negation:To negate, use '没(有) (méi(yǒu))' before 忘记, e.g., '我没忘记 (wǒ méi wàngjì) - I didn't forget'.

structure:Often appears in the structure 'subject + 忘记 + object/verb phrase'.

Often used with

忘记带 (wàngjì dài) - forget to bring

忘记做 (wàngjì zuò) - forget to do

忘记时间 (wàngjì shíjiān) - forget the time

忘记密码 (wàngjì mìmǎ) - forget password

Mnemonic

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Example

我忘记了他的名字。

I forgot his name.

你忘记关灯了吗？

Did you forget to turn off the light?

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