to inscribe a signature; an inscribed signature
Meanings
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to inscribe a signature (and date); to sign and date
formalSpecifically refers to the formal act of writing one's name and often the date on a finished piece of art, calligraphy, or a formal letter or gift. Often includes the recipient's name (上款) and the sender/creator's name (下款).
After finishing the painting, the painter carefully inscribed his signature.
This letter is not signed, so we don't know who wrote it.
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He wrote a poem as a wedding gift for his friend and signed it.
noun
inscription; signature (and date)
formalRefers to the actual written signature, name(s), and often date found on a piece of art, document, or gift.
The inscription on this painting reads 'Qi Baishi'.
The inscriptions on ancient calligraphy and paintings are important evidence for authenticating them.
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There is an elegant inscription on the gift's wrapping.