符
tally; symbol; conform; talisman; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
tally; military token
formalAncient official credential used to convey imperial orders or mobilize troops, split into two halves for verification.
In ancient times, tiger tallies were used as credentials to mobilize troops.
Military tallies were strictly guarded to prevent forgery.
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This tiger tally is a precious cultural relic from the Warring States period.
A general holding half a tally can mobilize the army.
The military tally system of the Qin Dynasty was very strict.
noun
symbol; mark; sign
neutralUsed for standardized marks, signals or symbolic indicators in various fields.
Traffic lights are important road traffic symbols.
This audio coding uses special phonetic symbols for marking.
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There are many standardized symbols in mathematical formulas.
Punctuation marks are an important part of written language.
A brand logo is the visual symbol of an enterprise.
verb
to conform; to match
neutralUsed to indicate consistency between two things, often follows 相 or 不 to form fixed phrases.
These two sets of statistical data conform to each other.
His testimony does not match the on-site evidence.
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Your description matches the actual situation.
The terms of this contract conform to industry standards.
His behavior does not conform to public moral norms.
noun
Taoist talisman
literaryTraditional folk religious item, often used in superstitious practices for protection or fortune.
He wore a protective talisman on his body to seek peace.
The old Taoist drew a talisman to exorcise evil spirits for the villagers.
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There are many legends about talismans and incantations circulating among the people.
She burned the talisman paper into ash, mixed it with water and drank it to treat illness.
There were also specialized talisman masters in the imperial palace of ancient China.
noun
surname Fu
neutralA relatively common Chinese surname.
Mr. Fu is a new colleague of our company.
The surname Fu originated from the ancient Fuli City.
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My neighbor's surname is Fu, everyone calls him Lao Fu.
The surname Fu is ranked 251st in the Hundred Family Surnames.
The famous calligrapher Fu Tienian is a descendant of the Fu surname.