死記硬背

死记硬背
sǐjìyìngbèi
  1. to learn by rote
  2. to mechanically memorize

CEDICT

to memorise without understanding; to learn by rote; to cram

Wiktionary

Entry Composition

1 死記 sǐjì
  1. to learn by rote
  2. to cram
2 硬 yìng
  1. hard; stiff; solid
  2. (fig.) strong; firm
  3. resolutely; uncompromisingly
  4. laboriously; with great difficulty
  5. good (quality); able (person)
  6. (of food) filling; substantial
3 背 bèi
  1. the back of a body or object
  2. to turn one's back
  3. to hide something from
  4. to learn by heart
  5. to recite from memory
  6. (slang) unlucky
  7. hard of hearing

Related entries

死背 sǐbèi to learn by rote
死記 sǐjì
  1. to learn by rote
  2. to cram