Chinese
hénjì
Meaning: trace; mark; vestige
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

痕跡
痕
跡
痕迹
痕
迹

Example sentences

Traces of a wild beast were left on the snow.
歲月在他的臉上留下了痕跡。
岁月在他的脸上留下了痕迹。
The years have left their marks on his face.
海風長年侵蝕岩石,留下深深的痕跡。
海风长年侵蚀岩石,留下深深的痕迹。
The sea wind erodes the rock year after year, leaving deep marks.

Usage Notes

Refers to a mark or sign left by something that has passed or happened.

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