铭
inscribed text; engrave; remember firmly; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 11 examplesnoun
inscribed text on objects or steles
formalCan refer to formal inscriptions on cultural relics or personal self-motivating inscriptions like desk inscriptions.
The inscription on this tombstone records the life story of the deceased.
Ancient bronze vessels often have inscriptions engraved on them.
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I put a desk motto by my desk to remind myself to study hard.
The inscription on this inkstone was written by a famous calligrapher of the Qing Dynasty.
Epitaph inscriptions usually record the deceased's family background and life achievements.
verb
engrave; inscribe; remember deeply
Can refer to physical engraving on objects or abstract deep remembrance of feelings or kindness.
People engraved names on the monument to remember the fallen martyrs.
I have always kept my teacher's teachings firmly in mind.
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I am deeply grateful for my parents' upbringing and will never forget it.
We will always remember this painful lesson to keep alert at all times.
His achievements will be forever engraved on the monument of history.
noun
surname Ming
Used as a family name, relatively rare in modern China.
Mr. Ming is a senior engineer at our company.