缅 (miǎn) - Distant, remote & to think of the past

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miǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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缅 · miǎn

Distant, remote;

to think of the past;

Burma (Myanmar);

fine silk.

Distant, remoteto think of the pastBurma (Myanmar)

Usage highlights

Cherish the memoryMyanmarDistant longingFine silkRemote antiquityYearn for the past

Synonyms

  • 遥— distant, remote
  • 远— far, distant
  • 思— to think, to miss

Antonyms

  • 近— near, close
  • 忘— to forget

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He cherishes the memory of his homeland (缅怀).
  • Myanmar is a Southeast Asian country (缅甸).
  • This is a fine silk fabric (缅布).
  • She felt a distant longing (缅想).

Collocations

  • Cherish the memory(缅怀)
  • Myanmar(缅甸)
  • Distant longing(缅想)
  • Fine silk(缅布)
  • Remote antiquity(缅古)
  • Yearn for the past(缅念)

Idioms

  • To cherish the memory of the past(缅怀先烈)
  • Longing for the distant past(缅想千古)
  • Boundless and remote(缅邈无际)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with fine, delicate silk from the region.
  • Used in the Chinese name for Myanmar (缅甸), reflecting historical connections.
  • Often used in literary contexts to express nostalgia or remembrance of distant times/people.

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