标志
biāozhì
sign, mark; to symbolize
Part of speech · noun / verb
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- 这座建筑是这座城市的标志。This building is the city’s landmark.
- 这次发射标志着航天事业进入新阶段。This launch marks a new stage in the space program.
Collocations
交通标志标志着标志性明显标志
Mnemonic
标 biāo "to mark" + 志 zhì "sign/record": ① a noun "a sign, mark" (交通标志 = traffic sign) ② a verb "to mark/signify" (标志着 = marks, signifies). Contrast 象征: 标志 is a concrete sign or milestone.
Related
象征记号符号标记
Quick check
What is the difference between 标志 and 象征?