憶 (yì) - To remember, to recall, to recollect & memory, recollection

憶Tone 4

yì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

憶 · yì

To remember, to recall, to recollect;

memory, recollection;

to think of, to miss someone.

To remember, to recall, to recollectmemory, recollectionto think of, to miss someone.

Usage highlights

MemoryRecollectionReminisceRecallNostalgiaThink of someone

Synonyms

  • 记— to remember, to record
  • 念— to think of, to miss
  • 思— to think, to miss

Antonyms

  • 忘— to forget
  • 失忆— amnesia, memory loss

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I remember my childhood (回忆童年).
  • She often recalls her hometown (忆起故乡).
  • This song brings back memories (这首歌唤起回忆).
  • He misses his friend who is far away (忆念远方的朋友).

Collocations

  • Memory(记忆)
  • Recollection(回忆)
  • Reminisce(追忆)
  • Recall(忆起)
  • Nostalgia(怀忆)
  • Think of someone(忆念)

Idioms

  • Memory is still fresh(记忆犹新)
  • Recall the past and compare with the present(忆昔抚今)
  • Recall past hardships while thinking of present happiness(忆苦思甜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, memory and remembrance are highly valued, especially in contexts of family, history, and friendship.
  • The character is often used in poetry and literature to express nostalgia and longing for the past or distant loved ones.
  • It embodies the Confucian emphasis on learning from the past and honoring ancestors through remembrance.

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