symbolize; represent; symbol
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Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to symbolize; to signify; to stand for
Indicates that a concrete object or phenomenon represents an abstract concept or idea.
Huǒ火
jù炬
xiàng象
zhēng征
guāng光
míng明
。
The torch symbolizes light.
Bái白
gē鸽
xiàng象
zhēng征
hé和
píng平
。
The white dove symbolizes peace.
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Hóng红
sè色
zài在
Zhōng中
guó国
xiàng象
zhēng征
xǐ喜
qìng庆
。
Red symbolizes joy and celebration in China.
Zhè这
zuò座
qiáo桥
xiàng象
zhēng征
zhe着
liǎng两
guó国
rén人
mín民
de的
yǒu友
yì谊
。
This bridge symbolizes the friendship between the peoples of the two countries.
noun
symbol; emblem; token
Refers to the concrete object, image, or action that serves as a representation of an abstract idea.
Huǒ火
jù炬
shì是
guāng光
míng明
de的
xiàng象
zhēng征
。
The torch is a symbol of light.
Cháng长
chéng城
shì是
Zhōng中
guó国
de的
xiàng象
zhēng征
。
The Great Wall is a symbol of China.
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Gē鸽
zi子
shì是
hé和
píng平
de的
xiàng象
zhēng征
。
The dove is a symbol of peace.
Lán蓝
sè色
shì是
yōu忧
yù郁
de的
xiàng象
zhēng征
。
Blue is the emblem of melancholy.