mem
mem — noun
1. Mem is the name for the 13th letter in Hebrew writing. It appears in two forms:
Mem is the name for the 13th letter in Hebrew writing. It appears in two forms: the regular shape מ for the start and middle of words, and the final shape ם for word endings.
Sari carefully traced the letter mem in her Hebrew workbook.
Ilan pointed to the letter mem on the synagogue's old Torah scroll.
The final form of mem ends the Hebrew word 'chacham.'
Gabriela learned that mem is the thirteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
The children sang a song about the letter mem during Hebrew class.
用法筆記
In Hebrew writing, the letter mem has two forms: the regular form מ (used at the beginning and middle of words) and the final form ם (used only at the end of words). This distinction is important for reading and writing Hebrew texts.
常見錯誤
mem — abbreviation
1. A written abbreviation for 'member,' used on identification cards, in membership
A written abbreviation for 'member,' used on identification cards, in membership lists, or in official records to indicate that someone belongs to an organization or group.
The club's printed roster listed each mem. along with their joining date.
abbreviation in written membership records
Sven's student ID card read 'mem. since 2021' on the back.
Mert checked the gym register for his mem. status before the new term began.
The annual report listed every mem. of the board along with their voting role.
Her old library card still showed 'mem. #204' from her university years.
用法筆記
This abbreviation is typically written with a period (mem.) in formal writing. It appears mainly on printed membership materials, cards, and directories rather than in running text.
常見錯誤
2. A written abbreviation for 'memoir,' used in bibliographies, footnotes, or libra
A written abbreviation for 'memoir,' used in bibliographies, footnotes, or library catalogues to refer to a published autobiographical work or historical account.
The footnote cited the author's 2019 mem. as the main source for that chapter.
abbreviation in academic citations
Nala found the reference listed as 'mem., 2nd ed.' in the library catalogue.
Joon found the war mem. buried deep in the university archive.
The bibliography listed several nineteenth-century mem. titles from French officers.
Her thesis argued that the 1945 mem. shaped post-war diplomatic views.
3. A written abbreviation for 'memorial,' used on plaques, gravestones, commemorati
A written abbreviation for 'memorial,' used on plaques, gravestones, commemorative benches, or in historical references to indicate something built or dedicated in memory of a person or event.
The bronze plaque said 'In loving mem. of Dr. Helen Wu, 1942–2020.'
common in commemorative inscriptions
A stone bench in the park bears the engraving 'Mem. of the Class of 1998.'
Samir visited the war mem. in the town square on Remembrance Day.
The hospital wing was renamed 'Dr. Chen Mem. Centre' after the founder.
An annual lecture series serves as a mem. to the late professor.