纪
念

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The word "纪念" is formed by combining the character "纪", which originally relates to recording or disciplining with a silk radical implying continuity, and "念", meaning to think or remember, composed of "今" (present) over "心" (heart) to suggest holding in mind. Together, they create a compound where "纪" contributes the sense of marking an event and "念" adds the act of remembrance, resulting in the meaning "to commemorate".

Example Sentences Hide

这个纪念品很漂亮。

Zhège jìniànpǐn hěn piàoliang.

This souvenir is very beautiful.

我们参观了历史纪念馆。

Wǒmen cānguānle lìshǐ jìniànguǎn.

We visited the history memorial hall.

为了纪念这个重要的日子，我们举办了一个派对。

Wèile jìniàn zhège zhòngyào de rìzi, wǒmen jǔbànle yí gè pàiduì.

To commemorate this important day, we held a party.

在烈士纪念日，学校组织学生向英雄献花。

Zài lièshì jìniàn rì, xuéxiào zǔzhī xuéshēng xiàng yīngxióng xiàn huā.

On Martyrs' Memorial Day, the school organized students to lay flowers for the heroes.

这座纪念碑不仅是为了纪念战争的胜利，更是为了提醒人们和平的珍贵。

Zhè zuò jìniànbēi bùjǐn shì wèile jìniàn zhànzhēng de shènglì, gèng shì wèile tíxǐng rénmen hépíng de zhēnguì.

This monument is not only to commemorate the victory of the war, but also to remind people of the preciousness of peace.

Word Definition - 纪念

jì niàn to commemorate; to honor the memory of; memento; keepsake; souvenir

Individual Character Details

纪 jǐ, jì
念 niàn, niàn