怀旧

huái jiù

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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to turn back the clock

复古 refers to a revival or retro style, while 怀旧 is an emotional feeling of nostalgia

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to cherish the memory of

both express yearning for the past, but 怀旧 is more about a sentimental mood while 怀念 can be directed at people or specific memories

怀旧 is often used with 感到 (feel) or 喜欢 (like) as in 感到怀旧 or 喜欢怀旧, not directly with objects.

怀旧 is neutral in register and can be used in both casual and literary contexts, unlike 思念 which is more formal.

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听到这首歌，我感到怀旧。

Hearing this song, I feel nostalgic.

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feeling of nostalgia

opposite: new 新

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