No. 6,317 in Chinese
想念
To miss; to long for.
In a sentence
我很想念我的家人。
I really miss my family.
Here, '想念' expresses a deep feeling of longing for someone, indicating emotional attachment to one's family.
她离开后，我经常想念她的笑容。
After she left, I often miss her smile.
In this sentence, '想念' is used to convey the thoughtfulness and memory of a specific characteristic or quality of someone.
每到节日，我都会想念童年的美好时光。
During every holiday, I miss the wonderful times of childhood.
This usage highlights '想念' as a way to reflect upon and feel nostalgic about past experiences.
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