铭 (míng) — (bound form) to engrave, to carve (as in inscriptions); (bound form) to imprint firmly (on one's memory); (bound form) an inscription (e.g. on a tablet)
Definition
铭 (míng) is a bound morpheme meaning to engrave or carve — almost always part of a compound like 铭记 (engrave in memory) or 座右铭 (motto). It is rarely used as a standalone word.
bound form
(bound form) to engraveto carve (as in inscriptions)(bound form) to imprint firmly (on one's memory)(bound form) an inscription (e.g. on a tablet)
Examples
- 。Wǒ huì yǒng yuǎn míng jì nǐ de ēn qíng.I will always remember your kindness.
- 。Zhè kuài shí bēi shàng míng kè zhe gǔ dài de wén zì.This stone tablet bears an ancient inscription.
- 。Zuò yòu míng néng jī lì rén bú duàn jìn bù.A motto can inspire people to keep improving.
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