怀旧

huái jiù

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to feel nostalgic
2. nostalgia

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Word relationships

Related words

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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

Synonyms

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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

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

huái jiù gǎn

feeling of nostalgia

Child Words of 怀旧

opposite: new 新

bosom

怀旧