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纪念
jìniàn
Description
"纪念"的意思是记住重要的人或事，不让自己忘记。
"纪念" means to remember important people or events so as not to forget them.
我们常常用照片或者礼物来纪念特别的日子。
We often use photos or gifts to "纪念" special days.
Meanings
纪念jìniàn
to commemorate; to remember a person or event
今天我们一起纪念这个重要的日子。
Today we commemorate this important day together.
纪念jìniàn
memento; souvenir; commemoration
这张照片是我们旅行的纪念。
This photo is a memento of our trip.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
纪 (to record) + 念 (to think of), together meaning to keep in memory.
- Nuance
纪念 marks special events; 怀念 is more about missing someone emotionally.
In videos
“大家都会去拍一张照片作为纪念”
“可以用来做纪念”
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