缅怀

miǎn huái

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to commemorate
2. to recall fondly
3. to think of the past

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 忘却 wàng què 忘却 wàng què to forget to forget, opposite of cherishing memory: to forget

Related words

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• 回忆 huí yì 回忆 huí yì to recall to recall memories, not necessarily with fondness: to recall

Synonyms

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• 纪念 jì niàn 纪念 jì niàn to commemorate; to honor the memory of to commemorate someone or an event: to commemorate; to honor the memory of
• 怀念 huái niàn 怀念 huái niàn to cherish the memory of to cherish the memory of someone or something: to cherish the memory of

Usage notes

Collocations

缅怀 typically collocates with objects like 先烈 (martyrs) or 伟人 (great people), expressing deep respect.

Formality

缅怀 is a formal term, often used in solemn or commemorative contexts such as memorial ceremonies.

Example Sentences

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我们 缅怀 先烈的丰功伟绩。

We commemorate the great achievements of the martyrs.

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Child Words of 缅怀

• 怀 怀 huái: bosom
• 缅 缅 miǎn: distant