Meaning
纪实 refers to content that records or depicts real events, people, or situations as they actually occurred, without fictional embellishment. It emphasizes authenticity and factual accuracy, commonly used to describe documentary films, reportage, or journalistic works that present reality rather than imagination.
Usage
Frequently appears in compound words like 纪实文学 (documentary literature) or 纪实片 (documentary film). It carries a tone of seriousness and credibility, indicating that what is presented is based on real facts. Common in media, journalism, and literary contexts. Can function as both a noun (a documentary work) and an adjective (documentary-style, factual).
Examples
- 01这部纪实片真实地记录了农民工的生活。.This documentary authentically records the lives of migrant workers.
- 02他的纪实摄影作品在国际上获得了很高的评价。.His documentary photography works have received high acclaim internationally.
Characters
Measure words
- 部一部纪实片
- 篇一篇纪实文章
Common collocations
- 纪实文学documentary literature, literary reportage
- 纪实片documentary film
- 纪实摄影documentary photography
- 纪实作品documentary work, non-fiction work
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 纪 (to record) with 实 (reality/truth), literally meaning 'recording reality' or 'chronicling what is real.' This straightforward construction reflects the term's purpose: to document actual events rather than fictional narratives.