凭吊 (píng diào) — to evoke the past by visiting a historical site; to pay homage to (the deceased) at a memorial or grave
Definition
Visiting a historical site, ruin, or grave to remember and honor what happened there. Combines physical presence at a place with a mood of remembrance — usually solemn or reflective.
verb
to evoke the past by visiting a historical siteto pay homage to (the deceased) at a memorial or grave
Examples
- ，凭吊。Měi nián qīng míng jié, hěn duō rén qù liè shì líng yuán píng diào xiān liè.Every year at Qingming Festival, many people visit martyrs' cemeteries to pay homage to the fallen heroes.
- 凭吊。Tā zhuān chéng qù chì bì píng diào gǔ zhàn chǎng.He made a special trip to Red Cliffs to evoke the past at the ancient battlefield.
- ，凭吊。Zhàn zài yuán míng yuán yí zhǐ qián, rén men bù jīn píng diào nà duàn qū rǔ de lì shǐ.Standing before the ruins of the Old Summer Palace, people can't help but reflect on that humiliating chapter of history.
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