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?