指
纹

About

The word 指纹 is formed by combining two meaningful characters: 指 (zhǐ), meaning "finger", and 纹 (wén), meaning "line", "pattern", or "vein". It is a direct, conceptual compound where the first element specifies the location (the finger) and the second element specifies the defining feature found there (the patterned lines), thus creating the complete meaning of "fingerprint".

Example Sentences Hide

我的指纹很独特。

Wǒ de zhǐwén hěn dútè.

My fingerprint is very unique.

警察采集了他的指纹。

Jǐngchá cǎijí le tā de zhǐwén.

The police collected his fingerprints.

现代手机常用指纹解锁。

Xiàndài shǒujī cháng yòng zhǐwén jiěsuǒ.

Modern phones often use fingerprint unlocking.

指纹识别技术提高了安全性。

Zhǐwén shíbié jìshù tígāo le ānquán xìng.

Fingerprint recognition technology improves security.

指纹鉴定在犯罪侦查中起着关键作用。

Zhǐwén jiàndìng zài fànzuì zhēnchá zhōng qǐzhe guānjiàn zuòyòng.

Fingerprint identification plays a key role in criminal investigation.

Word Definition - 指纹

zhǐ wén fingerprint; the arches, loops and whorls on the fingers

Individual Character Details

指 zhǐ
纹 wén