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“inscription” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkè zì

Example

墓碑上的刻字很清楚。mù bēi shàng de kè zì hěn qīng chǔ

The inscription on the gravestone is very clear.

Illustration for 刻字 (inscription)

How to say “inscription” in Chinese

“Inscription” in Chinese is 刻字 (kè zì).

A lasting message or design set into an object's surface by cutting or pressing.

Full entry for 刻字: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 刻字

礼物上的刻字让她很感动。lǐ wù shàng de kè zì ràng tā hěn gǎn dòng

The inscription on the gift touched her deeply.

Tips for using 刻字

  • Names, dates, and short messages are common content for this kind of marking, which makes the word useful when discussing personalized objects.

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