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思念

sīniàn
verb HSK 7 #8,501

Meanings

  1. 1 to miss; to long for
  2. 2 to think of fondly

Characters

思
sī
to think; thought
念
niàn
to miss; to think of
Both characters involve thinking — together they create a deep, emotional longing.

Examples

我很思念在国外的家人。
Wǒ hěn sīniàn zài guówài de jiārén.
I really miss my family abroad.
这首诗表达了对故乡的思念。
Zhè shǒu shī biǎodá le duì gùxiāng de sīniàn.
This poem expresses longing for one's homeland.

Tips

usage
思念 is deeper and more emotional than 想念 (xiǎngniàn). 想念 is everyday missing ('I miss you'); 思念 implies a prolonged, heartfelt longing, often across distance or time. Preferred in poetry, songs, and love letters.

In Pop Culture

思念食品 Sīniàn Shípǐn
Synear Food
Major Chinese frozen food brand — the name means 'longing,' evoking homesickness and home-cooked food.

Stroke Order

思 sī
念 niàn