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“symbolize” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiàng zhēng

Example

白鸽象征和平。bái gē xiàng zhēng hé píng

White doves symbolize peace.

Illustration for 象征 (symbolize)

How to say “symbolize” in Chinese

“Symbolize” in Chinese is 象征 (xiàng zhēng).

Something visible serves as a sign for an abstract thought, belief, or ideal.

Full entry for 象征: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 象征

这座雕像象征民族的团结。zhè zuò diāo xiàng xiàng zhēng mín zú de tuán jié

This statue symbolizes national unity.

Tips for using 象征

  • This word fits public language about shared values, so it often appears with ideas such as peace, unity, or freedom rather than with a single person's private feeling.

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