English–Chinese

“writing” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzì jì

Example

桌子上有几行模糊的字迹。zhuō zi shàng yǒu jǐ háng mó hú de zì jì

There are several lines of blurry writing on the table.

Illustration for 字迹 (writing)

How to say “writing” in Chinese

“Writing” in Chinese is 字迹 (zì jì).

The visible trail left by written characters on a surface, with attention to their shape, clarity, and arrangement.

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

Example sentences with 字迹

嫌疑人试图篡改字迹,以掩盖证据。xián yí rén shì tú cuàn gǎi zì jì yǐ yǎn gài zhèng jù

The suspect tried to alter the handwriting to cover up the evidence.

Tips for using 字迹

  • English handwriting often points to a person's writing style, while this word often focuses on how clear or neat the writing looks.

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