to take down (in writing); notes; a type of literature consisting main
笔 (bǐ) · 10 strokes
Simplified form of 筆. Depicts a utensil for writing (聿) made from bamboo (⺮).
记 (jì) · 5 strokes
Simplified form of 記. Phonosemantic compound. 言 represents the meaning and 己 represents the sound.