Chinese
qiān
Meaning: to sign; label; tag
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

簽
签

Example sentences

Please sign on the document.
既然簽了合同,我們就應該履行自己的義務。
既然签了合同,我们就应该履行自己的义务。
Since we signed the contract, we should fulfill our obligations.
請在證件有效期內辦理續簽。
请在证件有效期内办理续签。
Please handle the renewal within the validity period of the document.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for signing one's name on papers. It can also mean a small strip of paper used as a label (synonym of 籤).

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