Common Meanings
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niàn念
To miss; to cherish the memory of; to recall fondly.
我时常会怀念家乡的味道。
I often miss the flavors of my hometown.
A thought, idea, intention, or belief; a concept or notion.
他把所有的杂念都抛诸脑后，专心工作。
He cast all distracting thoughts aside and focused on his work.
To read aloud, to study, to chant, to say.
他喜欢念书，每次考试都名列前茅。
He loves to study, always ranking among the top in every exam.
The formal or 'capitalized' numeral for 'twenty' (廿), typically used in financial or legal documents to prevent alteration.
本合同条款共念条，请仔细阅读。
There are twenty clauses in this contract; please read them carefully.