Chinese word

签

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiān

Meaning

  • verbsign

Example

请在这里签一下。qǐng zài zhè lǐ qiān yí xià

Please sign here.

Illustration for 签 (sign)

More examples

谈判结束后双方代表在协议上依次签名。tán pàn jié shù hòu shuāng fāng dài biǎo zài xié yì shàng yī cì qiān míng

After the negotiations ended, representatives from both sides signed the agreement in turn.

Core concept

A deliberate mark turns a document or marked slip into evidence of agreement, responsibility, or a choice made by chance.

Common phrases

  • 签名qiān míng

    sign one's name

  • 签署协议qiān shǔ xié yì

    sign an agreement

  • 签约qiān yuē

    sign a contract

Similar words

签字qiān zì: To write a personal name on a document to show approval or confirmation.
签署qiān shǔ: To sign a formal document, giving it legal effect and accepting responsibility.
签订qiān dìng: To sign a contract or agreement to make it official and valid.
盖章gài zhāng: To press an official seal onto a document to show approval or proof.

Definition in Chinese

在表格、协议或凭证上写名字或盖章以表示同意、确认或承担责任，有时也指就事抽取签条决定。zài biǎo gé xié yì huò píng zhèng shàng xiě míng zì huò gài zhāng yǐ biǎo shì tóng yì què rèn huò chéng dān zé rèn yǒu shí yě zhǐ jiù shì chōu qǔ qiān tiáo jué dìng

Word origin

The character 签 (qiān, "sign") developed from bamboo slips that carried writing or marks, which connects its document sense with its use for drawing lots.

Usage tips

  • A request involving this verb may concern a handwritten signature, an official seal, or both, so identifying the required form of approval prevents delays in everyday paperwork.

Other meanings

  • contractverb
  • lotnoun

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