inscribe name; title; caption
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
to inscribe one's name (for commemoration or praise)
Typically used in formal contexts such as honor rolls, monuments, paintings, or literary works. Often appears in the idiom 金榜题名 (to pass the imperial examination).
His name was inscribed on the hero board.
He signed his name on the painting.
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After ten years of hard study, he finally passed the imperial examination.
noun
inscribed name (for commemoration)
Refers to the signature or name itself that has been written for memorial purposes, such as on a monument or artwork.
The signature on this painting is Zhang Daqian.
The inscription on the monument is already blurred and illegible.
noun
title (of a topic, article, or subject)
Refers to the heading or title of written works, exam questions, research topics, or artistic works.
Please write down the title of this article.
The title of the thesis should be concise and clear.
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This title is very interesting.