怀旧

huái jiù

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to feel nostalgic
2. nostalgia

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 复古 fù gǔ 复古 fù gǔ to turn back the clock 复古 refers to a revival or retro style, while 怀旧 is an emotional feeling of nostalgia: to turn back the clock

Synonyms

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• 怀念 huái niàn 怀念 huái niàn 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: to cherish the memory of

Usage notes

Collocations

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.

Formality

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

Example Sentences

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听到这首歌，我感到 怀旧 。

Hearing this song, I feel nostalgic.

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Words Containing 怀旧

• 怀旧感 怀旧感 huái jiù gǎn: feeling of nostalgia

Child Words of 怀旧

• 旧 旧 jiù: opposite: new 新
• 怀 怀 huái: bosom