榜 (bǎng) - List & public notice

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List;

public notice;

announcement;

examination results posted on a notice board;

model;

example.

Listpublic noticeannouncement

Usage highlights

Notice boardRole modelChampions listRelease resultsHonor rollRanking list

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The examination results were posted on the notice board (发榜).
  • He is a role model for young people (榜样).
  • The company released its list of top performers (排行榜).
  • The champion's name is inscribed on the placard (金榜题名).

Collocations

  • Notice board(榜文)
  • Role model(榜样)
  • Champions list(金榜)
  • Release results(发榜)
  • Honor roll(光荣榜)
  • Ranking list(排行榜)

Idioms

  • To have one's name on the gold list (success in imperial exams)(金榜题名)
  • To be a model for others(为人榜样)
  • To post a public notice(张榜公布)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for posting imperial examination results, making it strongly associated with academic success and official recognition.
  • The character carries connotations of public recognition, honor, and serving as an exemplary figure.
  • In modern usage, it appears in contexts of rankings, lists, and role models across various fields.

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