纪念日 (jì niàn rì): anniversary

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: anniversary
Characters: 3
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

day of commemoration
memorial day

Chinese explanation

指为了记住某个重要的人、事件或日子而专门设定的日子，到了这一天人们会举行活动或表达怀念。例如结婚纪念日、烈士纪念日。

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HSK 5

variant of 念[nian4]

HSK 1

(bound form) sun

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Example sentences

October 1st every year is China's National Day commemorative day, and the whole country has a holiday to celebrate.

This couple set their wedding anniversary on the day they first met, and every year they go to that café to relive the memories.

May 12th is the commemorative day of the Wenchuan earthquake, and people hold activities to mourn the victims.

The 50th anniversary of the company's founding is approaching, and the administration department is preparing a grand celebration party.

Grandpa said he will never forget the scene on the commemorative day of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan, when the whole village gathered together cheering.

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