emblem; symbol; signify (v.)
HSK 5
Traditional
象徵
Radicals
Stroke order
Examples
白色在这个文化中象征着纯洁和清新。 báisè zài zhège wénhuà zhōng xiàngzhēngzhe chúnjí hé qīngxīn。 - White symbolizes purity and freshness in this culture.
这座塔象征着城市的繁荣。 zhè zuò tǎ xiàngzhēngzhe chéngshì de fánróng。 - The tower symbolizes the prosperity of the city.
对我来说，这只是象征性的举动。 duì wǒ lái shuō, zhè zhǐshì xiàngzhēngxìng de jǔdòng。 - For me, it's just a symbolic gesture.
这支歌曲象征着和平与团结。 zhè zhī gēqǔ xiàngzhēngzhe hépíng yǔ tuánjié。 - This song symbolizes peace and unity.
红色在中国文化中常常象征着喜庆和幸福。 hóngsè zài zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng chángcháng xiàngzhēngzhe xǐqìng hé xìngfú。 - Red often symbolizes celebration and happiness in Chinese culture.
Characters
象 xiàng - elephant |
征 zhēng - draft, levy (troops); collect (taxes); solicit |