思念 (sīniàn) · to miss; to long for

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

Related Words

怀念 huáiniàn HSK 6 #3,548

to miss; to cherish the memory of / to think fondly of

信念 xìnniàn HSK 6 #4,521

faith / belief / conviction

思路 sīlù HSK 6 #8,672

train of thought / thinking / approach (to a problem)

理念 lǐniàn HSK 6 #7,407

concept / philosophy / idea; principle

念 niàn HSK 5 #2,008

to read aloud; to recite / to miss; to think of / to study (at a school)

想念 xiǎngniàn HSK 5 #1,786

to miss (someone) / to long for

思 sī #3,930

to think; to consider / thought; longing

思考 sīkǎo HSK 5 #2,073

to think / to ponder / to reflect on

念书 niànshū HSK 6 #11,104

to study / to attend school / to read aloud

思维 sīwéi HSK 5 #5,071

thinking; thought; cognition / way of thinking; mindset