Chinese

niàn
Meaning: to miss; to think of; to read aloud; to study
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example sentences

他在這裡念大學。
他在这里念大学。
He is studying at a university here.
他努力念書,一心想考上理想的學校。
He studies hard, whole-heartedly wanting to get into his ideal school.
這篇《小明》抒發了詩人憂時念友的情感。
This poem 'Xiao Ming' expresses the poet's feelings of worrying about the times and missing friends.

Usage Notes

Can mean thinking of someone, reading something aloud (like a text or prayer), or attending a school/grade.

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