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纪念
jìniàn
Description
"纪念"是指记住重要的人或事，不让它被忘记。
"纪念" means to remember important people or events so they are not forgotten.
我们常常拍照或者买东西来纪念一个特别的日子。
We often take photos or buy things to 纪念 a special day.
Meanings
纪念jìniàn
to commemorate; to mark a special occasion
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
souvenir; memento; keepsake
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 (record) + 念 (remember/think of), together meaning to keep in memory.
- Nuance
纪念 marks or honors an event; 怀念 is emotional longing for someone or something.
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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