象征

xiàng zhēng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

Definitions

1. emblem
2. symbol
3. token
4. badge
5. to symbolize
6. to signify
7. to stand for

Word relationships

Related words

2 items

符号

fú hào

symbol; mark; sign

symbol, sign

含义

hán yì

meaning (implicit in a phrase)

meaning, implication

Synonyms

2 items

代表

dài biǎo

representative

symbolize, stand for

标志

biāo zhì

sign

emblem, symbol

Usage notes

Collocations

象征 is often used with abstract concepts like peace or love, not concrete objects.

Example Sentences

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鸽子象征和平。

Doves symbolize peace.

红色在中国文化里象征吉利。

Red symbolizes auspiciousness in Chinese culture.

龙在中国文化中是吉祥的象征。

The dragon is a symbol of good fortune in Chinese culture.

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Words Containing 象征

symbolism

symbolic

Child Words of 象征

journey

elephant