cim1 zi2簽字签字
Jyutpingcim1 zi2
Yalechīm jí
Definition
To sign one's name; to write a signature.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the formal act of signing a document or legal paper, whereas 簽名 is broader and can refer to signing an autograph for a fan. You will often hear 簽字 used in professional or bureaucratic settings, such as banking or legal agreements. It implies a sense of responsibility or commitment to the content of the document.
Examples
The contract only counts once it is signed.
Could you sign here for me?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 簽名 when you are asking a celebrity for an autograph, as 簽字 sounds like you are asking them to sign a legal contract.
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Grammar guides
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