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象征

xiàng zhēng
HSK 5

English Meaning

emblem; symbol; token; badge; to symbolize; to signify; to stand for

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那象征着情有独钟
HSK 5 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“This flower stands for true devotion, just like how I feel about you.”

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这上面粉色的芍药

“And those pink peonies”

“symbolize unwavering devotion.”

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是朵爱情之花

“They're the flowers of love.”

《大唐迷雾》 · social_and_dating
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我认为这张照片啊 它是有象征意义的
HSK 5 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Do not treat this as proof of a real crime; it is merely an artistic statement.”

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公安同志啊

“Comrade officer,”

“I think this photo has a symbolic meaning.”

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这上头的人 他并不能代表具体的谁

“The people in it don't stand for anyone specific.”

《主角》 · legal_and_police
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这既包含隐喻 又有象征意义
HSK 5 00:02
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考虑到她当时威胁说 要出庭作证反对你

“As she was threatening to testify against you,”

“that's both metaphoric and symbolic.”

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警探 我想我们可以 结束了这个小审问了

“Detective, I think we can end this little interview now.”

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