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指纹 (zhǐ wén): fingerprint; the arches, loops and whorls on the fingers

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
fingerprint; the arches, loops and whorls on the fingers
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • fingerprint
  • the arches, loops and whorls on the fingers

Chinese explanation

  • 手指皮肤上特有的纹路,每个人的指纹都不一样,所以常用来识别身份
  • 也指这种纹路在物体上留下的痕迹,可以帮助警方破案。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

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Example sentences

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The police found a clear fingerprint on the glass, which became a key clue in solving the case.

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Many smartphones now support fingerprint unlocking, which is both convenient and secure.

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When entering the country, the staff asked me to record my fingerprints for faster customs clearance.

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Although the scene was severely damaged, the forensic experts still extracted the suspect's fingerprints from the door handle.

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Everyone's fingerprints are unique, so they are often used as a basis for identification.

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