recall; reminisce; remember
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to recall; to reminisce; to think back on (the past)
Often used when remembering deceased persons, past events, or history. Can be used in both written and spoken contexts, though slightly more formal than 回想.
Tā他
cháng常
cháng常
zhuī追
sī思
wǎng往
shì事
，
gǎn感
kǎi慨
shí时
guāng光
fēi飞
shì逝
。
He often recalls the past, lamenting how quickly time flies.
Qīng清
míng明
shí时
jié节
，
rén人
men们
zhuī追
sī思
xiān先
zǔ祖
，
miǎn缅
huái怀
gù故
rén人
。
During the Qingming Festival, people remember their ancestors and cherish the memory of the deceased.
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Zhè这
chǎng场
zhuī追
sī思
huì会
shì是
wèi为
le了
zhuī追
sī思
nà那
wèi位
wěi伟
dà大
de的
kē科
xué学
jiā家
。
This memorial service is held to remember that great scientist.