- 刻骨铭心 kègǔmíngxīn unforgettableliterally carved in the bones and engraved in the heart; used to describe feelings of gratitude or an experience that is etched in one's memory forever
- 铭记 míngjì to engrave in one's memoryto engrave on one's mind; to remember firmly; to always bear in mind
- 座右铭 zuòyòumíng mottomotto; maxim; a favorite saying used as a rule of conduct or for encouragement. Originally refers to an inscription placed on the right side of one's seat as a self-reminder or warning.
- 墓志铭 mùzhìmíng epitaphAn inscription written on a tombstone or a stone tablet buried inside a grave. Traditionally, it consists of two parts: a prose biography of the deceased and a poetic section of praise or mourning.
- 铭刻 míngkè to engrave on one's mindto remember deeply; to etch into one's memory
- 铭文 míngwén inscriptionwords engraved or cast on a ritual vessel, monument, or stone tablet, typically to record an event or honor a person; epigraph
- 郭台铭 guōtáimíng Terry GouTerry Gou (1950-), prominent Taiwanese businessman and founder of the electronics manufacturer Foxconn
- 铭牌 míngpái nameplateA metal plate on machines, equipment, or vehicles that shows the product name, model number, specifications, and manufacturer details
- 刘铭传 liúmíngchuán Liu Mingchuan(1836-1895) A military and political leader during the late Qing dynasty who became the first governor of Taiwan; he is credited with pioneering modern infrastructure in Taiwan, including railways, shipping, and telecommunications.
- 辜鸿铭 gūhóngmíng Gu HongmingGu Hongming (1857–1928), also known as Ku Hung-ming; Malaysian-born scholar and translator known for his English-language works and for defending traditional Chinese culture and the monarchy.
- 铭心 míngxīn to imprint on one's mindto engrave in one's heart; to remember forever with gratitude or deep feeling
- 贝聿铭 bèiyùmíng I.M. PeiI.M. Pei (1917-2019), also known as Pei Ieoh Ming; famous Chinese-American architect
- 铭心刻骨 míngxīnkègǔ unforgettableetched into one's heart and bones; used to describe a deep memory or a feeling of gratitude that one will bear in mind forever
- 碑铭 bēimíng inscription on a stone tabletan inscription on a stone tablet or stele; specifically refers to rhyming verses carved into stone, but used more generally for any gravestone or monument text on a monument
- 罗保铭 luóbǎomíng Luo BaomingLuo Baoming (born 1952), a Chinese politician who served as the governor of Hainan province
- 铭感 mínggǎn to be deeply gratefulto be deeply grateful; to engrave someone's kindness in one's heart and never forget it
- 铭言 míngyán mottomotto; slogan; maxim
- 李慈铭 lǐcímíng Li CimingLi Ciming (1830–1894 or 1829–1895), a Qing Dynasty scholar and official known for his poetry, prose, and his extensive daily diaries (Yuemantang Riji)
- 铭感五内 mínggǎnwǔnèi deeply grateful(literary) to be moved with extreme gratitude in one's heart; to hold deep appreciation in one's inner being. Also written as [[铭感五衷|銘感五衷|ming2 gan3 wu3 zhong1]]
- 铭旌 míngjīng funeral streamerA banner placed in front of a coffin during a funeral procession, inscribed with the deceased's name, titles, and posthumous honors.
- 铭佩 míngpèi to remember with gratitudeto remember someone with deep admiration or gratitude; to always keep someone's kindness in mind
- 镂骨铭心 lòugǔmíngxīn to remember with gratitudeto remember something forever with deep gratitude; literally "to engrave on the bones and heart"
- 铭心镂骨 míngxīnlòugǔ unforgettable(idiom) engraved in one's heart and carved in one's bones; deeply memorable; to be forever remembered (often used to express undying gratitude)
- 九成宫醴泉铭 jiǔchénggōnglǐquánmíng Jiucheng Palace Sweet Spring InscriptionFamous Tang Dynasty stone tablet inscription from 632 AD, written by Wei Zheng and calligraphed by Ouyang Xun in regular script, often referred to as [[九成宫|九成宮|jiu3 cheng2 gong1]]; it commemorates the discovery of a spring at the Jiucheng Palace
- 化度寺故僧邕禅师舍利塔铭 huàdùsìgùsēngyōngchánshīshèlìtǎmíng Huadu Temple Stelefull name of the Huadu Temple Stele, a famous calligraphic work from the Tang Dynasty by Ouyang Xun, originally an epitaph for the monk Seng Yong
- 化度寺舍利塔铭 huàdùsìshèlìtǎmíng Huadu Temple Pagoda InscriptionFamous Tang Dynasty calligraphy inscription on a stone stele for the pagoda of monk Yongchan, also known as the Huadu Temple Stele
- 感铭 gǎnmíng deeply gratefulto be deeply moved and remember a favor with gratitude; to engrave in one's heart
- 戒石铭 jièshímíng magistrate's stone inscriptionan ancient stone monument inscribed with warnings to local officials to remain honest and not exploit the common people
- 旌铭 jīngmíng funeral bannera banner or flag used in funeral processions in ancient China, inscribed with the name and official titles of the deceased
- 瘗鹤铭 yìhèmíng Inscription for Burying a CraneA famous 6th-century stone inscription and calligraphic masterpiece from the Southern Liang dynasty. Originally carved into a cliff on Jiao Hill in Jiangsu, the stones fell into the Yangtze River and were recovered in pieces during the Song and Qing dynasties. It is renowned for its unique style that combines regular and cursive elements, heavily influencing later calligraphers.
- 箴铭 zhēnmíng epigrapha type of literary genre consisting of moral advice or praise originally carved on stone tablets or household objects
- 西铭 xīmíng Western InscriptionTitle of a famous essay by the Northern Song Dynasty philosopher [[张载|張載|zhang1 zai4]]. Originally part of his work [[正蒙|正蒙|zheng4 meng2]], it promotes the spirit of universal love through the concept that all people are brothers and all things are companions. It is also known as [[订顽|訂頑|ding4 wan2]].
- 邕禅师舍利塔铭 yōngchánshīshèlìtǎmíng Yong Chanshi Sheli Ta MingThe Stele of the Relic Tower of Chan Master Yong, a famous work of calligraphy from the Tang Dynasty also known as the Huadu Temple Stele
- 铭感五衷 mínggǎnwǔzhōng deeply gratefulto be deeply grateful in the depths of one's heart; variant form of an expression meaning heart-felt appreciation
- 铭瑄 míngxuān MaxSunMaxSun, a Chinese electronics company specializing in graphics cards and computer hardware components
- 铭肌镂骨 míngjīlòugǔ to be engraved on one's mindto be deeply moved or grateful; to remember something forever
- 铭记于心 míngjìyúxīn to engrave on one's heartto remember something always with deep gratitude or respect; to be etched in one's memory
- 铭谢 míngxiè to express gratitude(literary) to express deep gratitude or a vote of thanks, especially in formal writing or a public setting
- 铭谢惠顾 míngxièhuìgù thank you for your patronage(formal) A polite phrase used by shops and businesses to thank customers for their visit or support; literally means "to deeply appreciate the favor of your patronage".
- 铭骨 mínggǔ to be engraved on one's heartLiterally meaning to be engraved into the bone; describes a feeling of deep gratitude or a memory that can never be forgotten.
- 镂骨铭肌 lòugǔmíngjī unforgettableto be deeply engraved on one's heart and mind; literal sense of carving into the bones and etching into the flesh
- 镌心铭骨 juānxīnmínggǔ etched in one's heart and bones(idiom) deeply felt and never to be forgotten, such as deep gratitude or resentment
- 镌骨铭心 juāngǔmíngxīn to be etched in one's bones and heart(idiom) an ever-present memory; used to describe feelings, such as gratitude or resentment, that are impossible to forget
- 陋室铭 lòushìmíng LoushimingEpigraph on a Humble Abode; a famous short essay by the Tang Dynasty poet [[刘禹锡|劉禹錫|liu2 yu3 xi1]] expressing that a house's value comes from the character of its inhabitant rather than its luxury.
- 题铭 tímíng inscriptionan inscription or mark on a monument, building, or artwork
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