(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)

Définition

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)

Exemples

  • 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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