Definition
怀旧 (huái jiù) means 'to feel nostalgic' — a general longing for the past, often used without an object. 怀念 (huái niàn) is more specific: it means 'to miss' or 'cherish the memory of' a particular person, place, or time, and it can take an object (e.g., 怀念家乡). Use 怀旧 for the feeling itself, and 怀念 when you miss something specific.
verb
to feel nostalgic
Examples
- ，怀旧。Tīng dào zhè shǒu lǎo gē, wǒ bùjīn huái jiù.Hearing this old song, I couldn't help feeling nostalgic.
- ，怀旧。Kànzhe zhèxiē jiù zhàopiàn, tā fēicháng huái jiù.Looking at these old photos, he felt very nostalgic.
- ，怀旧。Dú zhè běn shū shí, wǒ zǒnghuì huái jiù.When I read this book, I always feel nostalgic.
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