HSK · Level 106
45 words
Chinese word
缅怀
Pronunciation
Pinyinmiǎn huái
Meaning
- verbcherish the memory of
Example
每年清明我们缅怀逝去的亲人。měi nián qīng míng wǒ men miǎn huái shì qù de qīn rén
Every year during the Qingming Festival, we cherish the memory of our deceased relatives.
More examples
在纪念馆里，人们默默地缅怀先烈。zài jì niàn guǎn lǐ rén men mò mò dì miǎn huái xiān liè
In the memorial hall, people quietly cherish the memory of the martyrs.
Core concept
Brings a departed person or a past time back into the heart with respect and sorrow.
Common phrases
缅怀先烈miǎn huái xiān liè
cherish the memory of the martyrs
缅怀逝者miǎn huái shì zhě
cherish the memory of the deceased
缅怀往事miǎn huái wǎng shì
reminisce about the past
Similar words
纪念jì niàn: To honor a deceased person or important event through a ceremony or memorial.
怀念huái niàn: To remember a departed person or past time with warm affection and longing.
悼念dào niàn: To mourn a deceased person and express grief for the loss.
追悼zhuī dào: To formally honor a deceased person through a memorial ceremony or speech.
Definition in Chinese
怀着敬意和哀痛回想或纪念逝去的人或往事，用以表示追悼和追忆。huái zhe jìng yì hé āi tòng huí xiǎng huò jì niàn shì qù de rén huò wǎng shì yòng yǐ biǎo shì zhuī dào hé zhuī yì
Word origin
The compound 缅怀 (miǎnhuái, "cherish the memory of") joins 缅 (miǎn, "distant") with 怀 (huái, "hold in the heart"), linking what has passed or lies far away with keeping it inwardly present.
Usage tips
- English remember covers many everyday situations, but this Chinese word signals a solemn tone and often appears when a community honors people or times that have passed.