min5 waai4緬懷缅怀
Jyutpingmin5 waai4
Yalemíhn wàaih
Definition
To look back with fondness; to cherish the memory of or idealize the past.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and somewhat poetic tone, often used in written contexts or formal speeches rather than casual daily chatter. It implies a sense of longing or sentimental reflection that goes beyond simple remembering. It is frequently associated with remembering deceased figures or significant historical events.
Examples
Let us cherish the memories of the past together.
Are you still fondly recalling your previous job?
Related words
Common phrases
cherish the memory of martyrs
reminisce about the past
Common mistake
Avoid using this for mundane tasks like remembering where you put your keys, as it specifically denotes deep, emotional, or nostalgic reflection.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
