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    Referring to a record with 纪录 (jìlù)

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    纪录

    Explanation

    纪录 (jìlù) means "record" in the sense of an achievement or milestone, especially one that can be measured or ranked. It is commonly used in phrases like 世界纪录 (world record) or 打破纪录 (to break a record). Note that 纪录 differs from 记录, which refers to written records or documentation.

    Examples

    • 他打破了一百米短跑的世界纪录。

      Tā dǎpò le yībǎi mǐ duǎnpǎo de shìjiè jìlù.

      He broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint.

    • 这次比赛创造了新的全国纪录。

      Zhè cì bǐsài chuàngzào le xīn de quánguó jìlù.

      This competition set a new national record.

    • 她保持这项纪录已经超过五年了。

      Tā bǎochí zhè xiàng jìlù yǐjīng chāoguò wǔ nián le.

      She has held this record for more than five years.

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