健忘
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Meaning: forgetful
How to Understand
健忘
健忘 means 'forgetful' in English, describing someone who frequently forgets things, especially recent events or information.
The character 健 (jiàn) originally meant 'strong' or 'vigorous,' and 忘 (wàng) means 'to forget.' Together, they form a term that literally translates to 'strong forgetting,' but it is used idiomatically to mean 'forgetful.' This combination reflects the idea of a strong tendency to forget, often associated with aging or memory issues.
健忘 is commonly used in daily conversations to describe someone's tendency to forget things. It is not typically used in formal writing but is widely understood in spoken Chinese. People might use it to gently point out someone's forgetfulness without being harsh.
Example Sentences
他最近总是健忘，连自己今天吃了什么都不知道。
He has been forgetful lately and even doesn't know what he ate today.
老人容易健忘，所以家里人经常提醒他们服药。
Old people are prone to being forgetful, so family members often remind them to take their medication.