Definition

1. Verb:
   • To jot down, to record, to note down: The primary meaning of "biên chép" is the act of writing something down, often in a brief or systematic manner, to create a record or note for future reference. It implies a deliberate action of documenting information.
   • To keep (records): In a more formal or administrative context, "biên chép" can mean to maintain written records, such as in bookkeeping or official documentation.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Học sinh cần biên chép những ý chính từ bài giảng. (Students need to jot down the main ideas from the lecture.)
  • Công việc của anh ấy là biên chép sổ sách tài chính cho công ty. (His job is to keep the company's financial books and records.)
  • Tôi thường biên chép lại những suy nghĩ của mình vào nhật ký. (I often record my thoughts in a diary.)

Advanced Usage

• "biên chép cẩn thận / tỉ mỉ": to note down carefully / meticulously.

  • Cô ấy biên chép cẩn thận mọi chi tiết của cuộc họp. (She carefully noted down every detail of the meeting.)

• "biên chép lại": to write down (again), to transcribe.

  • Anh ấy đã biên chép lại toàn bộ nội dung cuốn sách cổ. (He transcribed the entire content of the ancient book.)

Variants and Related Words

• Biên (verb): to write, to compose (often used in compounds like - to compile, - to edit).
• Chép (verb): to copy, to write down.
• Ghi chép (verb): to take notes. (This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "biên chép").
• Sổ sách (noun): books, records (commonly used with "biên chép").

Synonyms

• Ghi lại: to write down, to record.
• Ghi chú: to take notes.
• Lưu lại: to save, to keep (a record).

Related Phrases

• Biên chép sổ sách: to keep books/records (a common collocation in administrative and accounting contexts).
  • Bộ phận kế toán có trách nhiệm biên chép sổ sách chính xác. (The accounting department is responsible for keeping accurate books.)

Notes on Usage

• Formality: "Biên chép" is neutral in formality. It is appropriate for both everyday contexts (e.g., taking notes) and formal, professional contexts (e.g., record-keeping).
• Nuance: While "ghi chép" is a very common synonym, "biên chép" can sometimes carry a slightly more formal or systematic connotation, especially when referring to official documentation or bookkeeping ("biên chép sổ sách").

verb

1. To jot down, to keep (nói khái quát)
   • biên chép sổ sách
     to keep books and records