gei3 nim6記念记念
Jyutpinggei3 nim6
Yalegei nihm
Definition
To commemorate or remember; to preserve the memory of people or events through writing, actions, or ceremonies.
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How it's used
While 紀念 is the standard term for commemoration, it is often used in casual settings to refer to buying souvenirs or taking photos to mark a special occasion. It carries a sense of preserving a memory through a physical object or a shared experience. When used as a noun, it frequently appears in compound words like 紀念品 for souvenirs.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 記得, which refers to the mental act of recalling information. Use 紀念 when you are actively marking or honoring a past event or person, not just remembering a fact.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
