簽 (qiān) - To sign & autograph

簽Tone 1

qiān ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

簽 · qiān

To sign;

autograph;

endorse;

also refers to a label, tag, or a bamboo slip used for divination.

To signautographendorse

Usage highlights

To signAutographVisaContractFortune stickLabel

Synonyms

  • 署— to sign; to put one's signature to
  • 題— to inscribe; to write (as in autograph)

Antonyms

  • 拒— to refuse; to reject (as in refusing to sign)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please sign the contract (簽合同).
  • He collects celebrity autographs (名人簽名).
  • The visa requires a signature (簽證簽字).
  • They drew a fortune stick (求籤) at the temple.

Collocations

  • To sign(簽署)
  • Autograph(簽名)
  • Visa(簽證)
  • Contract(簽合同)
  • Fortune stick(籤文)
  • Label(標籤)

Idioms

  • Draw a lot to decide(抽籤決定)
  • A good omen from a divination stick(上上籤)
  • Sign a pledge(簽軍令狀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 簽 is historically associated with bamboo slips used for writing and divination.
  • In temples, drawing a 'fortune stick' (求籤) is a common practice to seek guidance.
  • The act of signing carries a formal, binding connotation in legal and business contexts.

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