署名 (shǔ míng) — to sign one's name

Definition

署名 means to affix one's signature, typically on an official document, contract, or published work. It is more formal than everyday words for 'signing' and emphasizes attaching one's name publicly or legally.

verb
to sign one's name

Examples

  • 署名
    Qǐng zài wén jiàn shàng shǔ míng.
    Please sign on the document.
  • Tā zuó wǎn shǔ le míng jiù lí kāi le.
    He signed his name last night and left.
  • Zhè fèn hé tong xū yào shǔ liǎng cì míng.
    This contract needs to be signed twice.

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