Chinese

liúniàn
Meaning: to keep as a souvenir; to keep as a memento
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

留
念

Example sentences

We took a photo together as a souvenir after the graduation ceremony.
我們在學校門口合影留念。
我们在学校门口合影留念。
We took a group photo at the school gate as a souvenir.
我們在公園照相留念。
我们在公园照相留念。
We took a photo in the park as a memento.
我們在公園的大樹前拍照留念。
我们在公园的大树前拍照留念。
We took a commemorative photo in front of the big tree in the park.

Usage Notes

Usually used for keeping something to commemorate an event, often related to photos or gifts given when parting.

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