铭 Stroke Order — How to Write 铭

Stroke Order

铭 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

铭 Radical and Character Components

Components:钅名

铭 is an ideographic compound. To carve 钅 one's name 名; 名 also provides the pronunciation.

Radical: 钅 + 6 more strokes

铭 Pronunciation and Pinyin

míng

Meanings of 铭 in Chinese

míng铭

An inscription, epitaph, or motto carved or written on an object to record deeds or serve as a personal admonition.

她的座右铭是永不放弃。

Her motto is 'never give up'.

To engrave words on an object as a commemoration, signifying an eternal remembrance or never-fading memory; to remember deeply.

老师的教诲，我将永远铭记在心。

I will forever engrave the teacher's teachings in my heart.

A style of Chinese literature, specifically a type of inscription used in ancient times, as exemplified by the 'Ming Zhen' chapter in 'Wen Xin Diao Long'.

这篇铭文记录了古代匠人的智慧。

This inscription records the wisdom of ancient artisans.

Common Words and Phrases with 铭

míng铭jì记

To remember deeply and permanently, as if engraved in one's mind.

我将永远铭记您的恩情。

I will forever engrave your kindness in my heart.

míng铭kè刻

To carve words or inscriptions on an object; to engrave deeply in one's memory or mind.

这块古老的石碑上铭刻着一段历史故事。

This ancient stele has a historical story inscribed on it.

míng铭pái牌

A nameplate is a plate attached to a machine, instrument, or vehicle, displaying information such as its name, model, specifications, and manufacturer.