緬 (miǎn) - Burma/Myanmar — refers to the country of Myanmar & also means 'distant', 'remote', 'to reminisce', 'to think

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緬 · miǎn

Burma/Myanmar — refers to the country of Myanmar;

also means 'distant', 'remote', 'to reminisce', 'to think of the past'.

Burma/Myanmar — refers to the country of Myanmaralso means 'distant', 'remote', 'to reminisce', 'to think

Usage highlights

Myanmarto reminiscedistant thoughtsBurmese jadeMyanmar peopleto cherish the memory

Synonyms

  • 遥— distant, remote
  • 远— far, distant
  • 忆— to recall, remember

Antonyms

  • 近— near, close
  • 忘— to forget

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I traveled to Myanmar (缅甸) last year.
  • He reminisced about his childhood (缅怀童年).
  • This is a distant memory (遥远的缅想).
  • The river flows into the Andaman Sea (缅甸安达曼海).

Collocations

  • Myanmar(缅甸)
  • to reminisce(缅怀)
  • distant thoughts(缅想)
  • Burmese jade(缅甸玉)
  • Myanmar people(缅甸人)
  • to cherish the memory(缅念)

Idioms

  • Cherish the memory of the deceased(缅怀逝者)
  • Distant thoughts of home(缅思故乡)
  • Remember with reverence(缅仰先贤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in Chinese to refer to the region now known as Myanmar/Burma.
  • The character carries connotations of distance and remembrance in literary contexts.
  • In naming, it can evoke a sense of nostalgia or connection to distant places.

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