How to say “symbol” in Chinese
symbol; symbolize
“Symbol” in Chinese is 象征, xiàng zhēng: the meaning, a recording of how it sounds, the characters stroke by stroke and examples.
How to pronounce it
象征 is read xiàng zhēng: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
A drawing of an elephant. It hints at the sound of 像 xiàng.
On the left, 彳 “step”; on the right, 正 zhèng hints at the reading. The first meaning is a military campaign.
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “象征”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 象征. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 在中国文化里龙象征力量和好运zàiZhōngguówénhuàli,lóngxiàngzhēnglìliànghéhǎoyùnIn Chinese culture the dragon symbolizes strength and good luck.
More words from the lesson “Zodiac signs and symbols”
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “symbol” in Chinese?
“Symbol” in Chinese is 象征, pinyin xiàngzhēng.
What does 象征 mean?
象征 (xiàngzhēng) means “symbol; symbolize”.
How do you write 象征?
象征 is 2 characters: 象 (xiàng) — elephant; image, appearance; 征 (zhēng) — expedition; sign. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 象征?
象征 is read xiàngzhēng. Tones: xiàng — fourth tone, zhēng — first tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“symbol” in the lesson “Zodiac signs and symbols”
This word is from the topic “Traditions and thought” of HSK 5. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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