HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
铭 — inscription
- Reading
- míng
- Meaning
- inscription; to engrave; to remember
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
铭 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is míng and it means inscription; to engrave; to remember. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
铭 appears in everyday chinese words such as 铭记 (to engrave in memory) and 座右铭 (motto).
Chinese words containing 铭
Frequently asked questions
What does 铭 mean in Chinese?
铭 means inscription; to engrave; to remember in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 铭 read?
铭 is read míng. Reading it inside real words — 铭记 and 座右铭 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 铭 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 铭 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 铭 in a word?
A common word containing 铭 is 铭记 (míngjì) — "to engrave in memory". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 铭 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 铭 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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