Chinese
míngjì
Meaning: to engrave in one's heart; to remember forever
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

銘記
銘
記
铭记
铭
记

Example sentences

We should engrave the lessons of history in our hearts.
他們的英勇事蹟將被永遠銘記。
他们的英勇事迹将被永远铭记。
Their heroic deeds will be remembered forever.
我們應該銘記那些為國家犧牲的先烈。
我们应该铭记那些为国家牺牲的先烈。
We should remember those martyrs who sacrificed themselves for the country.
歷史將永遠銘記他在保衛祖國鬥爭中立下的豐功偉績。
历史将永远铭记他在保卫祖国斗争中立下的丰功伟绩。
History will forever remember the great achievements he made in the struggle to defend the motherland.

Usage Notes

Often used for things that should never be forgotten, like sacrifices, kindness, or historical lessons.

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