留念

liú niàn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to keep as a souvenir
to recall fondly

Definition

留下纪念；怀念。

To leave a souvenir; to cherish the memory of.

Usage

常用于拍照、赠送礼物等情境，表示希望留下美好的回忆。

Often used in contexts like taking photos or giving gifts, indicating a desire to keep good memories.

Examples

1 毕业前，我们一起合影留念。（Before graduation, we took a group photo as a souvenir.）
2 这款纪念品是为了留念这次旅行而设计的。（This souvenir is designed to commemorate the trip.）
3 他在书上签名留念。（He signed the book as a memento.）
4 这次活动大家互赠礼物，以示留念。（Everyone exchanged gifts at the event to mark the occasion.）
5 离别时，她送给我一张照片作为留念。（When parting, she gave me a photo as a keepsake.）

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