English–Chinese
“commemorate” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjì niàn
Example
我们去公园纪念那位英雄。wǒ men qù gōng yuán jì niàn nà wèi yīng xióng
We went to the park to commemorate that hero.
How to say “commemorate” in Chinese
“Commemorate” in Chinese is 纪念 (jì niàn).
Places someone or something important into lasting, respectful memory, where remembrance can include both honor and grief.
Example sentences with 纪念
她用照片来纪念奶奶。tā yòng zhào piān lái jì niàn nái nǎi
She used photos to commemorate her grandmother.
Tips for using 纪念
- In conversation, 纪念一下 (jìniàn yíxià, "mark the occasion") makes the act sound brief or informal, while formal contexts often name the event or date more explicitly.