Meaning
追忆 means to actively recall or reminisce about past events, memories, or people, often with a sense of nostalgia or reflection. It carries a more literary and contemplative tone than simple remembering, suggesting a deliberate act of looking back on meaningful experiences or times gone by.
Usage
This word is commonly used in written language, literature, and formal speech. It often appears when discussing memories of deceased loved ones, past relationships, historical events, or one's youth. The tone is typically reflective and somewhat sentimental, making it appropriate for essays, memoirs, and commemorative contexts rather than casual conversation.
Examples
- 01每当看到老照片，我就会追忆起那段美好的时光。, .Whenever I see old photographs, I reminisce about those beautiful times.
- 02他写了一篇文章追忆自己的恩师。.He wrote an article recalling his respected teacher.
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Common collocations
- 追忆往事to reminisce about past events
- 追忆过去to recall the past
- 追忆童年to reminisce about childhood
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 追 (to pursue/chase) with 忆 (to remember), creating the image of 'chasing after memories' or actively pursuing recollections of the past.