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纪念碑jìniànbēimonumentHSK 7, unknown, 27 strokes, rank #13115, Very Hard
jìniànbēi(ji4nian4bei1)ji nian bei T4
  1. 1monument
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March 24, 2026

纪念碑(紀念碑)jìniànbēi(ji4nian4bei1)

纪念碑 (jì niàn bēi) refers to a monument erected to commemorate a person, event, or significant moment in history. These structures often serve as a reminder of important cultural or historical events and are commonly found in public spaces, functioning as sites of remembrance and reflection.

Strokes27Frequency#13115DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 纪念碑 often honors revolutionary figures or key historical events, reflecting the value placed on collective memory and national identity. For example, the Tiananmen Square Monument to the People's Heroes is a significant 纪念碑 in Beijing.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large stone 'beacon' (碑, bēi) standing tall to 'mark' (纪, jì) a historical event, like a lighthouse guiding you through the fog of history. The character for '纪' has a radical that suggests recording or marking, which connects to the idea of commemoration.

Meanings of 纪念碑

jìniànbēi(ji4nian4bei1)
1monument
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纪念碑Simplified
紀念碑Traditional
27Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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纪念馆 (jìniànguǎn) is a museum dedicated to commemorating a person or event, while 纪念碑 (jìniànbēi) specifically refers to a physical monument.

Usage Notes

When using 纪念碑, remember that it is typically used in formal contexts, such as historical discussions or during commemorative events. A common mistake is to confuse it with simpler terms like '碑' (bēi) alone, which means 'stone tablet' without the commemorative aspect. Pairing it with words like '建立' (establish) can enhance clarity.

HSK Study Tips

Although 纪念碑 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it relates to themes of history and culture present in HSK Level 4 and above. Students should focus on related vocabulary like '纪念' (to commemorate) and '历史' (history) to build contextual understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 纪念碑 to refer to any kind of decorative structure, while it specifically denotes a commemorative monument. For example, saying '我看见一个纪念碑在公园' (I saw a monument in the park) is incorrect if the structure is just a decorative fountain.

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Component Characters

纪Jǐalso pr. [Jì]
HSK 76 strokes纟
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念niànto think of, to recall; to study
HSK 58 strokes心
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碑bēia monument
HSK 713 strokes石
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How to say monument in Chinese

“monument” in Chinese is纪念碑jìniànbēi

纪念碑 (jì niàn bēi) refers to a monument erected to commemorate a person, event, or significant moment in history. These structures often serve as a reminder of important cultural or historical events and are commonly found in public spaces, functioning as sites of remembrance and reflection.

When to use 纪念碑

When using 纪念碑, remember that it is typically used in formal contexts, such as historical discussions or during commemorative events. A common mistake is to confuse it with simpler terms like '碑' (bēi) alone, which means 'stone tablet' without the commemorative aspect. Pairing it with words like '建立' (establish) can enhance clarity.

纪念碑 or something close to it

纪念馆 (jìniànguǎn) is a museum dedicated to commemorating a person or event, while 纪念碑 (jìniànbēi) specifically refers to a physical monument.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 纪念碑 to refer to any kind of decorative structure, while it specifically denotes a commemorative monument. For example, saying '我看见一个纪念碑在公园' (I saw a monument in the park) is incorrect if the structure is just a decorative fountain.

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It means 'monument' and is used for structures that commemorate people or events.

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