Meaning
to invent; invention
Pronunciation
Tone marks: ► fā míng
Tone numbers: fa1 ming2
Chinese Characters
Traditional: 發明
Simplified: 发明
First Character: 發 (fā) – to send out; to show (one`s feeling); to issue; to develop
Second Character: 明 (míng) – clear; bright; to understand; next; the ming dynasty
Examples of Fā Míng
► Zhè shì yī gè wěidà de fāmíng.
這是一個偉大的發明。
这是一个伟大的发明。
This is a great invention.
► Wàngyuǎnjìng shì shuí fāmíng de?
望遠鏡是誰發明的?
望远镜是谁发明的?
Who invented the telescope?