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纪念 (jì niàn) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

纪念 (jì niàn) is a Chinese word: to commemorate. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 纪念

动 dòng verb

to commemorate

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.

名 míng noun

commemoration

这枚勋章是对他贡献的纪念。

zhè méi xūn zhāng shì duì tā gòng xiàn de jì niàn

This medal is a commemoration of his contributions.

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Word breakdown

纪 jì — to record, to mark

Words with this character (9)
  • 1 世纪 shì jì — century HSK 4
    • 世 generation, era, age (the temporal span of human generations)
    • 纪 record, chronicle, period (a systematically recorded unit of time)
    Example

    这座教堂建于十五世纪。

    zhè zuò jiào táng jiàn yú shí wǔ shì jì

    This church was built in the fifteenth century.

  • 2 年纪 nián jì — age HSK 5
    Example

    他年纪大了，走路很慢。

    tā nián jì dà le zǒu lù hěn màn

    He's getting old in age and walks very slowly.

  • 3 纪录 jì lù — record HSK 5
    • 纪 to chronicle, to document
    • 录 to write down, to register
    Example

    他打破了世界纪录。

    tā dǎ pó le shì jiè jì lù

    He broke the world record.

  • 4 纪录片 jì lù piàn — documentary HSK 5
    • 纪 record, chronicle
    • 录 record, register
    • 片 film, footage
    Example

    我昨天看了一部关于海洋的纪录片。

    wǒ zuó tiān kàn le yī bù guān yú hǎi yáng de jì lù piàn

    I watched a documentary about the ocean yesterday.

  • 5 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.

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  • 6 纪律 jì lǜ — discipline HSK 6
    • 纪 order, record
    • 律 law, regulation
    Example

    学生必须遵守学校的纪律。

    xué shēng bì xū zūn shǒu xué xiào de jì lǜ

    Students must follow the school's discipline.

  • 7 纪实 jì shí — to document, to record facts HSK 7
    • 纪 to record, to chronicle
    • 实 reality, facts, truth
    Example

    记者用镜头纪实了灾区的真实情况。

    jì zhě yòng jìng tóu jì shí le zāi qū de zhēn shí qíng kuàng

    The journalist used the camera to document the real situation in the disaster area.

  • 8 纪念碑 jì niàn bēi — monument HSK 7
    • 纪 to record, to commemorate
    • 念 to remember, to think of
    • 碑 stone tablet, monument
    Example

    广场中央矗立着一座高大的纪念碑。

    guǎng chǎng zhōng yāng chù lì zhe yī zuò gāo dà de jì niàn bēi

    A tall monument stands in the center of the square.

  • 9 纪要 jì yào — minutes; summary HSK 7
    • 纪 record, chronicle
    • 要 essential points, key aspects
    Example

    秘书正在整理会议纪要。

    mì shū zhèng zài zhěng lǐ huì yì jì yào

    The secretary is organizing the meeting minutes.

念 niàn — to remember, to think of

Words with this character (16)
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Structure & writing
1 纪 jì — rules; regulations; discipline

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

consists of

1.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood) 绍 shào to continue, to carry on 绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
HSK 3
级 jí rank; grade; level 纸 zhǐ paper, usually made from plant fibers 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始) 结 jié to tie a knot in rope, thread, or strip of cloth; to weave by knotting
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绩 jì to twist hemp fibers into thread
HSK 4
约 yuē to propose or discuss (something mutually binding) 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline 线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting 组 zǔ to combine, to form 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
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绝 jué to sever; to cut off 续 xù to connect; to continue
HSK 5
纷 fēn numerous and disorderly 织 zhī to weave (cloth or garments from silk, hemp, cotton, wool, etc.) 绕 rào to wind around; to coil around 络 luò something resembling a net 统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely
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绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread) 维 wéi to connect; to tie 综 zōng to summarize; to bring together 缓 huǎn slow; unhurried (opposite of 急) 缩 suō to shrink; to become smaller, shorter, or fewer
HSK 6
纠 jiū to entangle; to twist around 纯 chún pure; free from impurities 纳 nà to take in; to bring in 绒 róng soft, fine hair or down 绘 huì to draw or paint (a picture)
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编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
HSK 7
纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 纱 shā yarn spun from cotton, hemp, etc., used to twist into thread or weave into cloth 纲 gāng the main rope of a fishing net; the key or essential part of something (often referring to documents or speeches) 纵 zòng north-south in direction (opposite of '横')
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纹 wén pattern or design on silk fabric; decorative pattern or texture in general 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread) 纽 niǔ handle or loop on an object for lifting or hanging 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials 绊 bàn to trip or entangle, impeding movement; to tie someone down so they cannot get away 绑 bǎng to tie up; to bind with rope or cord 绞 jiǎo to twist two or more strands together; to entangle 绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 绯 fēi crimson; scarlet 绰 chuò (lit.) ample; spacious; having plenty to spare 绳 shéng rope; cord (twisted from two or more strands of cotton, hemp, palm fibre, grass, etc.) 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 绷 bēng to pull taut; to stretch tight 绸 chóu silk fabric; thin and soft silk textile 绽 zhàn to split open; to burst 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 缅 miǎn distant; far away 缆 lǎn thick rope or iron chain for mooring a ship; heavy cable made of twisted strands 缉 jī to search for; to pursue and arrest 缔 dì to conclude; to establish (a treaty or agreement) 缕 lǚ thread; strand 缘 yuán reason; cause 缚 fù to bind; to tie up 缝 féng to sew; to stitch together with needle and thread 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 缤 bīn abundant and varied (as in "缤纷") 缴 jiǎo to hand in or pay (especially when fulfilling an obligation or under compulsion) 蕴 yùn (lit.) to contain; to accumulate 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
1.2 己 jǐ — oneself; one's own side
己 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 1
起 qǐ to stand up from a sitting, lying, or prone position; to sit up from lying down
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记 jì to memorize; to remember
HSK 4
改 gǎi to revise; to modify 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline
HSK 5
配 pèi to marry (of a man and woman)
HSK 7
岂 qǐ rhetorical question marker, equivalent to 'how could' or 'is it possible that' 忌 jì to envy; to resent

Stroke order

2 念 niàn — to miss; to think of constantly

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

consists of

2.1 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
2.2 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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