签字

• Pinyin: qiān zì
• Hanzi breakdown: 签 = 竹 + 佥, to sign; 字 = 宀 (roof) + 子 (child), character/word

Meaning

To sign; to put one's signature. Writing one's name to indicate approval or agreement.

Often used in formal contexts: 签字笔 (signing pen), 签字仪式 (signing ceremony), 等待签字 (waiting for signature). More formal than casual 签, emphasizes the act of authorizing with signature.

Examples

1. 领导还没有在报告上签字。 The leader hasn't signed the report yet.
2. 请用黑色签字笔填写表格。 Please fill out the form with a black signing pen.
3. 合同需要双方签字才能生效。 The contract requires both parties to sign before it takes effect.

Usage Guide

Context: documents, approval, official

Tone: official

Do Say

• 文件已经签字确认了。(The document has been signed and confirmed.)
• 老板签字后就可以报销了。(After the boss signs, you can get reimbursed.)

Don't Say

• 签字你的名字。(Redundant — just say 签字 or 签上你的名字)

Origin & History

签 (qiān, to sign) + 字 (zì, character/word). To write characters as signature.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal