纪念

jì niàn

to commemorate; to honor the memory of

HSK 5

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Usage of 纪念

The word 纪念 (jìniàn) is commonly used to express the act of commemorating or honoring the memory of a person, event, or milestone. It often appears in contexts involving memorials, anniversaries, or symbolic gifts.

Common contexts

Nuances

When using 纪念, speakers imply respect and remembrance. It is often formal or solemn but can also be used in friendly or celebratory contexts such as reunions. Avoid confusing 纪念 with simple celebration words like 庆祝, which emphasize festivity rather than remembrance.

Collocations

These collocations help specify what is being commemorated and the form it takes.

예문

我们在公园里建了一座纪念碑来纪念那些为国家牺牲的英雄。

Wǒmen zài gōngyuán lǐ jiàn le yī zuò jìniànbēi lái jìniàn nàxiē wèi

We built a monument in the park to commemorate the heroes who sacrificed for

这次聚会是为了纪念我们大学毕业十周年。

Zhè cì jùhuì shì wèile jìniàn wǒmen dàxué bìyè shí zhōunián.

This gathering is to commemorate the tenth anniversary of our university

他送给我一枚纪念币作为友谊的象征。

Tā sòng gěi wǒ yī méi jìniànbì zuòwéi yǒuyì de xiàngzhēng.

He gave me a commemorative coin as a symbol of friendship.