Chinese

Meaning: to carve; to engrave
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

這是他親手刻的。
这是他亲手刻的。
This was carved by him personally.
那一刻,一切似乎都靜止了。
At that moment, everything seemed to stand still.
墓碑上刻著他的生平事蹟。
His life achievements are engraved on the tombstone.
教練在比賽最後一刻派出了王牌投手。
The coach sent in the ace pitcher at the last moment of the game.
他的鐵筆功夫很不錯,刻的印章很精美。
His engraving skills are quite good; the seals he carves are very exquisite.

Usage Notes

To cut designs or letters into materials like wood or stone.

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