怀念

huái niàn

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to cherish the memory of
2. to think of
3. to reminisce

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 遗忘 yí wàng 遗忘 yí wàng to forget; to cease to think about (sb or sth) anymore 遗忘 means to forget, opposite of cherishing memory.: to forget; to cease to think about (sb or sth) anymore

Related words

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• 纪念 jì niàn 纪念 jì niàn to commemorate; to honor the memory of 纪念 means to commemorate, often with actions or objects, while 怀念 is more about feelings.: to commemorate; to honor the memory of

Synonyms

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• 思念 sī niàn 思念 sī niàn to think of 怀念 is slightly more formal and emotional, 思念 is more common for longing for someone.: to think of

Usage notes

Collocations

怀念 often pairs with abstract objects like 过去 (the past) or 故乡 (hometown); not typically used with concrete, present objects.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 纪念 (to commemorate) which implies a formal act; 怀念 is about inner feeling.

Example Sentences

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他 怀念 昔日的美好时光。

He misses the good old days.

我很 怀念 小时候的时光。

I really cherish the memories of my childhood.

往日的回忆令人 怀念 。

Memories of former days make one nostalgic.

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Child Words of 怀念

• 念 念 niàn: to read
• 怀 怀 huái: bosom