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March 24, 2026
標biāo(biao1)
The character 標 (biāo) refers to a mark, sign, or symbol that serves as an indicator or representation of something. It is commonly used in contexts such as labeling, bidding in auctions, or indicating a prize, emphasizing its role in communication and identification.
Strokes15Radical木Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of a 標 is often linked to navigation and guidance, as seen in road signs and traditional maps, reflecting the emphasis on order and direction in daily life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big 'B' marked on a signpost to indicate the direction to a prize at a fair. The left part of 標 is '木' (tree), and the right part '標' resembles a signboard. Connecting the 'B' sound with 'biāo' gives a clue to both its meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 標
biāo(biao1)
1mark, sign, symbol; bid, prize
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Quick Contrast
标 (biāo) vs 符 (fú) — use 標 (biāo) for signs or markers, while 符 (fú) typically refers to symbols or talismans.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a big 'B' marked on a signpost to indicate the direction to a prize at a fair. The left part of 標 is '木' (tree), and the right part '標' resembles a signboard. Connecting the 'B' sound with 'biāo' gives a clue to both its meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 標 with similar characters like 票 (piào, ticket) due to their visual similarity. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings. Common collocations include 標誌 (biāozhì, sign) and 標準 (biāozhǔn, standard).
HSK Study Tips
Though 標 is not currently an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with other level-appropriate characters related to signs and measurements. Students should focus on recognizing the radicals and understanding its usage in compound words.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of a 標 is often linked to navigation and guidance, as seen in road signs and traditional maps, reflecting the emphasis on order and direction in daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 標 with similar characters like 票 (piào), leading to sentences like '這是我的票' (This is my mark), which should be '這是我的標' (This is my mark). Additionally, mispronunciation can change its meaning, so practice the tones carefully.
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Cultural Notes for 標
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In Chinese culture, the concept of a 標 is often linked to navigation and guidance, as seen in road signs and traditional maps, reflecting the emphasis on order and direction in daily life.
Word Family of 標
Words Containing This Character20
目标mùbiāotarget目標
标准biāozhǔnnorm標準
标志biāozhìsign標誌
指标zhǐbiāoquota指標
标biāomark標
标记biāojìsign標記
标签biāoqiānlabel標籤
锦标赛championships錦標賽
商标shāngbiāologo商標
坐标coordinate (geometry)坐標
标题biāotítitle標題
标识sign標識
标本biāoběnspecimen標本
招标zhāobiāoto invite bids招標
标语biāoyǔplacard標語
投标to bid投標
超标chāobiāoexcessive超標
鼠标shǔbiāomouse (computing)鼠標
标准化standardization標準化
达标dábiāoto reach a set standard達標
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 標
You might say, '這個標誌很清楚' (This sign is very clear).
標 refers to a mark or sign, while 牌 (pái) usually denotes a牌 (plate or card), often used for identification.
Yes, 標 can be used in various contexts, but is more common in formal or technical discussions.
