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象征

xiàngzhēng

symbol; to symbolize

Part of speech · noun / verb

Pattern visualization

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Examples

  1. 鸽子象征着和平。
    The dove symbolizes peace.
  2. 红色在中国象征喜庆。
    Red symbolizes joy and festivity in China.

Collocations

象征和平象征意义象征着美好象征

Mnemonic

象 xiàng "image" + 征 zhēng "sign": to represent an abstract idea by a concrete thing, i.e. a symbol; to symbolize. ① noun (和平的象征) ② verb (鸽子象征和平). Contrast 标志 (a concrete sign): 象征 assigns abstract meaning.

Related

标志代表寓意比喻

Quick check

  1. What does 鸽子象征和平 mean?

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