How to write 铭

铭 (míng) 1. Engraved, carved, or written words on an object to describe someone's life, achievements, or to serve as a warning to oneself: - 例如: 铭刻, 铭文, 铭志, 墓志铭, 座右铭. 2. Words carved on an object to commemorate and be remembered forever: - 例如: 铭记, 铭心, 铭骨, 铭诸肺腑 (metaphorically meaning to remember deeply). 3. A literary form gradually formed in ancient China for engraving inscriptions: - 例如: 如《文心雕龙》有《铭箴》篇. 銘 (míng) - Verb: - Original meaning: Engraving words on an object. - Word formation: Phonetic compound; "金" (gold) with "名" (name) relates to objects such as bells and cauldrons. - Synonyms: 1. Same original meaning ([En.] engrave). 2. Remember and never forget ([En.] imprint). 銘 (míng) - Noun: 1. Words written or inscribed for establishing a permanent or public record (often engraved on bells or cauldrons in ancient times, or stone tablets in the Qin and Han dynasties) ([En.] inscription). 2. An inscribed or written maxim ([En.] inscribed or written maxim). 3. A funeral streamer bearing the titles of the deceased ([En.] a funeral streamer bearing the titles of the deceased). Historically placed in front of the coffin indicating the deceased's official titles and name. - Synonyms: 1. Inscription examples: 墓志铭, 商汤《盘铭》, 正考父《鼎铭》. 2. Written maxims: 座右铭, 砚铭. 3. Funeral streamer examples: 铭旌七尺 (referring to a high official's or their parents' funeral streamer).