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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

象征 [xiàngzhēng]
  1. 1. verb symbolize
    长城是中国的象征
    The Great Wall is a symbol of China.

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

象征 [xiàngzhēng]
  1. 1. symbolize; signify; stand for
    鸽子象征和平。
    The dove symbolizes peace.
  2. 2. symbol; emblem; token; badge
    友谊的象征
    emblem (or symbol) of friendship

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

象征 [xiàngzhēng]
  1. 1. 用具体的物象来表示某种特定、抽象的意义
    苍松象征坚强。
  2. 2. 用来表示某种特定、抽象意义的具体事物
    白色是纯洁的象征

Examples

友谊的象征
emblem (or symbol) of friendship
白天鹅可以象征纯洁的爱情。
The white swan is a symbol of pure love.
在很多人看来,大盖帽是威严的象征
Peaked caps signify royalty to many people.
党旗、党徽是一个政党的象征
The flag and emblem are symbols of the party.
元宵节那天家家户户都要煮汤团,因为它象征着团团圆圆。
In the Lantern Festival, all the Chinese eat sweet dumplings made of glutinous flour, because they symbolize unity and happiness.
航空母舰的战斗力相当大,是一个国家海军军事力量的象征
With high combat effectiveness, the aircraft carrier is emblematic of the navy's military might.
象征

Collocations

象征光明
to be ethical
象征着未来
to symbolize the future
象征手法
symbolism
光明的象征
a symbol of brightness
和平的象征
a symbol of peace

Word Decomposition


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