technical
noun

Meaning of 题跋

题跋 means inscriptions written before and after books, calligraphy, or paintings; preface and postscript. Pronounced tí bá.

  • inscriptions written before and after books, calligraphy, or paintings; preface and postscript

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
huà
de
le
chuàng
zuò
bèi
jǐng
 

The colophon of this painting records the background of its creation.

Jiàn
dìng
shí
 
shì
zhòng
yào
de
cān
kǎo
liào
 

When authenticating ancient books, inscriptions are important reference materials.

Shū
jiā
zài
zuò
pǐn
hòu
miàn
xiě
le
duàn
 

The calligrapher wrote a postscript at the end of the work.

Zhè
běn
shū
de
gōng
le
fēng
de
shǐ
xìn
 

The preface and postscript of this book provide rich historical information.