gei2 nim6紀念纪念
Jyutpinggei2 nim6
Yalegéi nihm
Definition
To commemorate or memorialize a person, event, or meaningful experience.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of preserving a memory through a physical object or a specific event. It is often used in formal contexts like ceremonies or monuments, but also appears in daily life when discussing anniversaries or keepsakes. Unlike the English word commemorate, it carries a slightly more personal or sentimental weight.
Examples
We bought a gift to commemorate this trip.
Do you remember how to commemorate this day?
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
