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Definition
Inscriptions cast or engraved on bronze objects.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to text cast or engraved into metal objects, particularly ancient bronze ritual vessels. It is a formal, academic term primarily encountered in museum settings, historical research, or archaeology. Unlike general writing, it implies a permanent, historical record intended to endure for centuries.
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There are many inscriptions carved on this bronze vessel.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
