惦记 diànjì to think of
to think of; to keep thinking about; to be concerned about
How to remember 惦记: 惦 to think of + 记 remember = to think of.
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How it is used
- To keep something/someone on your mind out of care or concern - 妈妈总惦记着我 (māma zǒng diànjì zhe wǒ) mom is always thinking of me.
- Warm, worried remembering - you can't stop mentally checking on them; not just recalling a fact (记得 jìde).
- Common with 着; also 惦记着这件事 to keep fretting over a matter.