Definition
缅怀 (miǎn huái) means 'to cherish the memory of' with deep reverence, typically for the deceased or a significant past era. It is more formal and solemn than 怀念 (huái niàn, 'to miss with affection'), and unlike 纪念 (jì niàn, 'to commemorate' with actions/objects), 缅怀 emphasizes an inner, respectful remembrance. 回忆 (huí yì) is simply 'to recall' without the emotional weight.
verb
to cherish the memory of (the deceased or past times)to commemorate with reverence
Examples
- ，缅怀。Zài lièshì mù qián, wǒmen huái zhe chóngjìng de xīnqíng miǎn huái tāmen.At the martyrs' graves, we cherish their memory with reverence.
- 缅怀。Lǎo jiàoshòu xiě wénzhāng miǎn huái nàge niándài.The old professor wrote an article to fondly remember that era.
- 缅怀。Qīngmíng jié rénmen yòng xiānhuā miǎn huái shìqù de qīnrén.During Qingming Festival, people honor their departed loved ones with flowers.
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