signboard; brand; tune
Meanings
4 senses · 11 examplesnoun
board for posting notices, advertisements, or slogans
Refers to large flat surfaces used for public display in venues, streets, or sports facilities.
Various advertising boards stand around the sports field.
The wall is covered with recruitment posters.
noun
sign made of wood or other materials, usually with text
Smaller than advertising boards, used for labeling, naming, or providing information.
Please look at the menu board.
A sign saying 'Save Water' hangs on the faucet.
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Today's special dishes are written on that water board.
noun
brand; trademark; make
Refers to commercial brand names, trademarks, or product labels indicating manufacturer or quality.
This is an old brand with guaranteed quality.
We need to establish our own brand.
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Famous brand products usually have higher prices.
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tune; melody; musical pattern
literaryUsed in traditional Chinese opera and quyi (storytelling arts), referring to pre-existing tune patterns to which lyrics are fitted.
This lyric uses the tune pattern of Xi Jiang Yue.
When writing lyrics, one must first choose the tune pattern.
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Pai zi qu is a form of traditional Chinese quyi.