標 (biāo) - Mark, sign, standard & to mark, to indicate

標Tone 1

biāo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

標 · biāo

Mark, sign, standard;

to mark, to indicate;

outstanding, excellent;

prize, award;

also refers to a target or goal.

Mark, sign, standardto mark, to indicateoutstanding, excellent

Usage highlights

Price tagStandardTargetPrizeLogoLandmark

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 本— root, origin (antonym to the 'outward sign' sense)
  • 末— end, tip (contrasts with fundamental)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The price tag shows the cost (价格标签).
  • He set a high standard for himself (高标准).
  • She won first prize in the competition (一等奖).
  • The target was hit by the arrow (标靶).

Collocations

  • Price tag(标签)
  • Standard(标准)
  • Target(目标)
  • Prize(奖品)
  • Logo(商标)
  • Landmark(标志)

Idioms

  • Aiming high, setting lofty goals(志存高标)
  • Outstanding and elegant(标格高雅)
  • Setting a new standard(标新立异)
  • Winning the championship(锦标在手)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, '标' represents excellence and high standards, often used in academic and competitive contexts.
  • The character is commonly used in business and branding to denote logos and trademarks.
  • In martial arts and archery, '标' refers to targets and goals to be achieved.

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