契
carve; inscription; deed; agree
Meanings
4 senses · 9 examplesverb
to carve with a knife
literaryUsed only in formal literary contexts.
Ancient people carved inscriptions on oracle bones with knives to record events.
This traditional carving seal craft has been lost.
noun
carved inscription; ancient writing
literaryMost commonly refers to ancient inscriptions on bronze or stone artifacts.
Scholars are studying these unearthed Yin dynasty inscriptions.
This collection of essays includes a large number of ancient carved writing fragments.
noun
deed; property title
formalCommonly used in legal and real estate contexts, often simplified to "契" in modern usage.
He has obtained the property deed for this apartment.
The land deed for this plot has completed the transfer procedures.
adjective
compatible; well-matched
literaryUsed to describe harmonious interpersonal relationships or shared interests.
The two hit it off immediately and became very compatible.
These two writers share a tacit understanding of creative philosophy.
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They have been close friends for many years and know each other very well.