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念 (niàn) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

念 (niàn) is a Chinese word: to read aloud; to recite; to miss; to think of. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 念

动 dòng verb

to read aloud; to recite; to miss; to think of

他在念一首诗。

tā zài niàn yì shǒu shī

He is reciting a poem.

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Word breakdown

念 niàn — to read aloud; to recite; to miss; to think of

Words with this character (17)
  • 1 想念 xiǎng niàn — to miss HSK 5
    • 想 to think, to have in mind
    • 念 to recall with emotion, to long for
    Example

    我很想念我的家人。

    wǒ hěn xiǎng niàn wǒ de jiā rén

    I miss my family very much.

  • 2 概念 gài niàn — concept HSK 5
    • 概 general, summarized (provides the sense of generalization)
    • 念 thought, idea (provides the mental/cognitive aspect)
    Example

    时间是一个抽象的概念。

    shí jiān shì yí gè chōu xiàng de gài niàn

    Time is an abstract concept.

  • 3 纪念 jì niàn — to commemorate HSK 5
    • 纪 to record, to mark
    • 念 to remember, to think of
    Example

    我们要纪念那些为国家牺牲的英雄。

    wǒ men yào jì niàn nà xiē wèi guó jiā xī shēng de yīng xióng

    We should commemorate those heroes who sacrificed for the country.

  • 4 纪念日 jì niàn rì — anniversary HSK 5
    • 纪 commemorate, mark
    • 念 remember, think of
    • 日 day, date
    Example

    今天是我们的结婚纪念日。

    jīn tiān shì wǒ men de jié hūn jì niàn rì

    Today is our wedding anniversary.

  • 5 观念 guān niàn — concept HSK 5
    • 观 view, perspective
    • 念 thought, idea
    Example

    我们需要改变传统观念。

    wǒ men xū yào gǎi biàn chuán tǒng guān niàn

    We need to change traditional concepts.

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Structure & writing
1 念 niàn — to miss; to think of constantly

念 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 今 jīn — the present; modern times (as opposed to 古 or 昔)
今 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 4
琴 qín guqin, a plucked string instrument made of paulownia wood, originally with five strings, later seven
HSK 5
含 hán hold something in the mouth without swallowing or spitting 念 niàn to miss; to think of constantly
HSK 7
吟 yín to chant or recite with a cadence 贪 tān to embezzle; to corruptly take money or property for oneself
1.2 心 xīn — heart (organ that pumps blood)
心 is a component in 51 characters
HSK 1
怎 zěn (colloq.) interrogative pronoun: how, why, what (asking about nature, state, manner, or reason) 息 xī breath; air inhaled and exhaled 您 nín respectful form of 'you' (你) 想 xiǎng to think; to ponder
HSK 2
忘 wàng to forget, fail to remember, omit 思 sī to think, consider, use one's mind 意 yì wish; intention
HSK 3
必 bì certainly; definitely 急 jí anxious; impatient 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble 感 gǎn to move (emotionally); to touch 愿 yuàn to be willing; to agree gladly
HSK 4
志 zhì aspiration; determination to achieve something 忽 hū careless, inattentive 态 tài shape; state; appearance 恐 kǒng to fear; to dread 悉 xī complete, entire
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虑 lǜ to think over; to ponder
HSK 5
忍 rěn to endure; to suppress one's feelings 念 niàn to miss; to think of constantly 怨 yuàn resentment; hatred 恋 liàn to be in love, to adore 悠 yōu long-lasting, distant, remote
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慧 huì intelligent; wise 慰 wèi to comfort; to soothe someone's mind
HSK 6
德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 怒 nù to be angry; to feel indignant 恶 è evil deeds; wicked conduct (opposite of '善') 患 huàn calamity; disaster 悲 bēi sad, sorrowful
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惑 huò confused; uncertain about right and wrong 惩 chéng to punish; to discipline, warn 愁 chóu to worry; to feel anxious
HSK 7
忌 jì to envy; to resent 忠 zhōng loyal and devoted, wholehearted sincerity 怂 sǒng (lit.) frightened; alarmed 怠 dài lazy; slack 恕 shù to forgive, to pardon
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恩 ēn kindness; deep benevolence 恳 kěn sincere, earnest 恿 yǒng to instigate or urge someone to do something (see 〖怂恿〗) 悬 xuán to hang up; to suspend in the air 惹 rě to attract, to provoke 愈 yù to recover from illness 愚 yú stupid; foolish 慈 cí kind, benevolent 憋 biē to suppress or hold back (from coming out) 憨 hān foolish; idiotic 芯 xīn peeled rush pith; the central part of a plant 葱 cōng scallion; green onion (a common vegetable or seasoning) 闷 mèn depressed; unhappy in mood

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