HSK · Level 73
60 words
Chinese word
纪念馆
Pronunciation
Pinyinjì niàn guǎn
Meaning
- nounmemorial hall
Example
我周末想去纪念馆。wǒ zhōu mò xiǎng qù jì niàn guǎn
I want to go to the memorial hall this weekend.
More examples
烈士纪念馆里展出许多史料。liè shì jì niàn guǎn lǐ zhǎn chū xǔ duō shǐ liào
Many historical materials are displayed in the martyrs' memorial hall.
Core concept
An exhibition space that gives a remembered person, event, or theme a lasting public presence.
Common phrases
烈士纪念馆liè shì jì niàn guǎn
martyrs' memorial hall
参观纪念馆cān guān jì niàn guǎn
visit a memorial hall
纪念馆展览jì niàn guǎn zhán lǎn
memorial hall exhibition
Similar words
博物馆bó wù guǎn: A place that collects and displays materials related to history, nature, or culture.
纪念堂jì niàn táng: A public building dedicated to honoring a particular person or event.
纪念碑jì niàn bēi: A permanent stone or metal marker that honors a person or event.
展览馆zhán lán guǎn: A public building or venue where art, crafts, or goods are shown.
Definition in Chinese
纪念馆是为纪念特定人物、事件或主题而设立的场所，主要收集、保存并对公众展示相关实物、文献和影像资料，以供学习与缅怀。jì niàn guǎn shì wèi jì niàn tè dìng rén wù shì jiàn huò zhǔ tí ér shè lì de cháng suǒ zhǔ yào shōu jí bǎo cún bìng duì gōng zhòng zhǎn shì xiāng guān shí wù wén xiàn hé yǐng xiàng zī liào yǐ gōng xué xí yǔ miǎn huái
Word origin
纪念馆 (jìniànguǎn, "memorial hall") combines 纪念 (jìniàn, "commemorate") with 馆 (guǎn, "hall"), so an act of honoring becomes the name of a place for public learning.
Usage tips
- When counting one of these buildings, 一座 (yí zuò, "one large structure") is a natural measure phrase, while 一件 (yí jiàn, "one item") refers to an exhibit rather than the venue.