inscription; to engrave in memory
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
inscription (engraved on metal, stone, or other objects)
formalRefers specifically to the text itself, such as on ancient bronzes or steles.
Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
zhōng钟
shàng上
yǒu有
yī一
piān篇
zhòng重
yào要
de的
gǔ古
dài代
míng铭
kè刻
。
There is an important ancient inscription on this old bell.
Bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
zhǎn展
chū出
de的
qīng青
tóng铜
qì器
shàng上
bù布
mǎn满
le了
míng铭
kè刻
。
The bronze vessels on display in the museum are covered with inscriptions.
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Bēi碑
shàng上
de的
míng铭
kè刻
jì记
zǎi载
le了
zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
de的
gōng功
jì绩
。
The inscription on the stele records the achievements of this general.
verb
to engrave in memory; to remember deeply and indelibly
literaryUsed figuratively for profound memories or lessons that are unforgettable.
Chén沉
tòng痛
de的
jiào教
xùn训
míng铭
kè刻
zài在
xīn心
zhōng中
。
The painful lesson is engraved in my heart.
Mǔ母
qīn亲
de的
jiào教
huì诲
，
wǒ我
yī一
shēng生
dōu都
huì会
míng铭
kè刻
zài在
xīn心
。
My mother's teachings, I will engrave them in my heart for my whole life.
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Zhè这
duàn段
lì历
shǐ史
yīng应
dāng当
bèi被
hòu后
rén人
míng铭
kè刻
。
This piece of history should be engraved in the memory of future generations.