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思念
sīniàn
Description
思念是想念一个人的意思，特别是不在你身边的人。
思念 means to miss someone, especially someone who is not by your side.
你想家人、想朋友的时候，就可以用这个词。
You can use this word when you miss your family or friends.
Meanings
思念sīniàn
to miss; to long for someone or something
我很思念远方的家人。
I deeply miss my family far away.
思念sīniàn
longing; yearning (the feeling itself)
这首歌里有很深的思念。
This song contains deep longing.
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Notes
- Nuance
思念 is warmer and more literary than 想念; common in letters, songs, and poetry.
- Etymology
思 (to think) + 念 (to miss/think of), both meaning to have someone on your mind.
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