Definition
铭刻 has two related but distinct uses. As a noun, it means 'inscription' — words carved into stone, metal, or wood to commemorate something. It also has a figurative verb sense (not covered by this noun row) meaning 'to engrave on one's mind' or 'to remember deeply'. For this noun entry, focus on the literal carved inscription.
n.
inscription (carved on stone, metal, or wood)
Examples
- 铭刻。Zhè kuài shíbēi shàng de míng kè yǐjīng móhu le.The inscription on this stone tablet has become blurred.
- 铭刻。Bówùguǎn lǐ zhǎnchū le hěnduō gǔdài de míng kè.Many ancient inscriptions are displayed in the museum.
- 铭刻。Tā zài tóngdǐng shàng kè le yì háng míng kè.He carved a line of inscription on the bronze tripod.
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