Definition & Meaning

1.engrave a seal; carve a chop

2.cut stencils and print

3.keep in mind; leave a deep impression

Word usage

kè yìn

刻 印

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1
v.engrave a seal; carve a chop
- tā de liǎn shang kè yìn zhe bēi shāng de hén jì
  他的脸上刻印着悲伤的痕迹。
  His face was stamped with marks of sorrow.
2
v.cut stencils and print
- zhè shì yī bù sòng dài kè yìn de zhēn běn shū
  这是一部宋代刻印的珍本书。
  This is a rare book engraved in song Dynasty.
3
v.metakeep in mind; leave a deep impression
- tā de huà shēn shēn de kè yìn zài wǒ men xīn tóu
  她的话深深地刻印在我们心头。
  Her words are deeply etched in our hearts.

Word usage

Separable word
"刻" and "印" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 他为我刻了印。
  He engraved a seal for me.
- 这件事在我心里刻了个印。
  This matter stamped a mark on me.

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