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HSK 7-9
remembermemoryyóustillxīnfresh
To remain fresh in one's memory; to remember vividly.

Literal meaning

remember (记) — memory (忆) — still (犹) — fresh (新)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase describing a memory that is still clear and vivid.

Examples

Tóngniándezhìjīnyóuxīn
Childhood memories are still fresh in my mind.
xíngdejīngràngyóuxīn
The experience of that trip remains vivid in my memory.

Usage & nuances

Used to emphasize the clarity and vividness of a memory.

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