留念

liú niàn
HSK 6
to keep as a souvenir, to recall fondly
verb

Example Sentences

我去旅行的时候喜欢留念。
wǒqù lǚxíng de shíhòu xǐhuān liúniàn 。
I like to keep souvenirs when I travel.
这张照片是我留念的。
zhè zhāng zhàopiān shì wǒ liúniàn de 。
This photo is a keepsake for me.
每次参加活动，我都会留念一些东西。
měicì cānjiā huódòng ， wǒ dōuhuì liúniàn yīxiē dōngxī 。
Every time I participate in an event, I keep some things as souvenirs.

Individual Characters

HSK 4
留liú
to leave (eg a message), to retain
HSK 5
念niàn
to read, to study (a degree course)

Words with similar meanings

纪念jìniàn
to commemorate
This term has a broader context, often used for memorializing events rather than just personal souvenirs.
保存bǎocún
to preserve
This term emphasizes the action of keeping items safe rather than the sentimental aspect of souvenirs.

Words Starting With 留

留学liú xué
to study abroad
留恋liú liàn
reluctant to leave; to hate to have to go; to recall fondly
留神liú shén
to take care; to be careful

Words Ending With 念

怀念huái niàn
to cherish the memory of; to think of; reminisce
想念xiǎng niàn
miss; remember with longing; long to see again
概念gài niàn
concept; idea
纪念jì niàn
to commemorate; to remember
观念guān niàn
notion; thought; concept; sense; views; ideology; general impressions

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Travel (Basics)
Passport, visa, luggage, ticket, itinerary, and essential phrases.
HSK 6
All words for the HSK 6 test
Sightseeing & Tourism
Tourist spots, guided tours, tickets, museums, and scenic areas.