你记性还真好 好记性不如烂笔头
“You have a good memory. A good memory is not as reliable as written records.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“(other projects would not hold up either.)”
你记性 还真 好 好记性不如烂笔头
“You have a good memory. A good memory is not as reliable as written records.”
所有过过我手的文件 我都有记录的习惯
“I keep a record of every document I have handled.”
“You have a great memory, but make sure you have the paperwork to back it up.”
Chinese workplace culture places immense value on meticulous paper trails and written proof over oral assurances, reflected in this ubiquitous traditional proverb.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a bad pen is better than a good memory (written records beat memory)
Use this proverb to encourage someone to take notes or highlight the importance of physical documentation over relying solely on memory.
really; actually; surprisingly
Used before an adjective or verb to express genuine surprise or validation of an unexpected fact.
