印章 (yìn zhāng) — seal, stamp, chop (for imprinting)

Definition

印章 is the formal, physical object — a carved seal (often stone) used to stamp documents. Versus 戳, which names the act of stamping or a casual informal stamp; 印 is broader, covering prints, marks, and the verb 'to stamp'.

noun
sealstampchop (for imprinting)
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 印章
    Tā kè le yì fāng yìn zhāng sòng gěi péng you.
    He carved a seal and gave it to a friend.
  • 印章
    Zhè fèn hé tong xū yào jiā gài gōng sī yìn zhāng.
    This contract needs to be stamped with the company seal.
  • 印章
    Tā de yìn zhāng shàng kè zhe zì jǐ de míng zì.
    Her seal has her own name carved on it.

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