Usage of 签字
The verb 签字 (qiān zì) specifically means "to sign one's name," usually on official documents or contracts. It is a formal action that confirms agreement or receipt.
Common contexts
You will often see 签字 used in legal, business, or administrative settings, such as signing contracts, agreements, or delivery receipts. It implies a formal acknowledgment or consent.
Collocations and patterns
- 签字确认 (qiānzì quèrèn): to sign for confirmation, often used when receiving goods or documents.
- 签字合同 (qiānzì hétóng): to sign a contract.
- 需要签字 (xūyào qiānzì): need to sign.
Notes
签字 always involves writing your name or signature. It differs from simply writing or filling out forms. Avoid confusing it with 写字 (xiězì), which means "to write characters" in general. 签字 is about the act of signing your name as a form of authorization or acknowledgment.