难忘

• Pinyin: nán wàng
• Hanzi breakdown: 难 = difficult; 忘 = 亡 (lose) + 心 (heart), to forget. Hard to lose from one's heart.

Meaning

Unforgettable; memorable; hard to forget.

Describes experiences, moments, or things that leave a lasting impression. Usually positive but can describe negative experiences too. Common phrases: 难忘的经历 (unforgettable experience), 令人难忘 (making something unforgettable). Often used for significant life events.

Examples

1. 那次毕业旅行是我大学四年最难忘的回忆。 That graduation trip is my most unforgettable memory from four years of college.
2. 这场音乐会太精彩了，绝对是一次难忘的体验。 This concert was so wonderful — definitely an unforgettable experience.
3. 他给我们上的最后一节课令人难忘，很多同学都哭了。 The last class he taught us was unforgettable — many students cried.

Usage Guide

Context: memories, experiences, emotions

Tone: emotional

Do Say

• 这是一次难忘的旅行。(This was an unforgettable trip.)
• 令人难忘的一天。(An unforgettable day.)

Don't Say

• 对琐碎小事用难忘 (Reserve 难忘 for truly significant experiences)

Origin & History

Compound of 难 (difficult) + 忘 (forget). Difficult to forget.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal