Today’s word of the day is 签 (qiān) which means ‘to sign’. Let’s practice making different words, phrases, and sentences with 签 (qiān).
签名 (qiān míng) To sign one's name
The first word is 签名 (qiān míng) which means ‘to sign one’s name'. Let’s look at each character of this word, 签 means ‘to sign’ and 名 means ‘name’. A way of using it in a sentence is: 请在这里签名。(Qǐng zài zhèlǐ qiānmíng.) Please sign your name here.
签证 (qiān zhèng) Visa
Another word we can create with 签 (qiān) is 签证 (qiān zhèng). This means ‘visa’. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 签 means ‘to sign’ and 证 means ‘certificate’. A way of using it in a sentence is 你一定要拿到签证才能去中国。(Nǐ yīdìng yào ná dào qiānzhèng cáinéng qù zhōngguó.) You must have a visa to go to China.
签约 (qiān yuē) To sign a contract
Finally, we can create the word 签约 (qiān yuē) which means ‘to sign a contract’. The 约 here means contract. A way of using it in a sentence is 签约前需要注意的东西是什么？(Qiānyuē qián xūyào zhùyì de dōngxi shì shénme?) What do you need to pay attention to before signing a contract?