Chinese phrase
〜代表什么？ 〜 dài biǎo shén me
Meaning
What does ___ mean?
When to use it
Asks what a symbol, sign, or thing represents. It is a neutral way to ask about its meaning or purpose.
Example dialogue
这个符号 代表什么？ zhè ge fú hào dài biǎo shén me
What does this symbol mean?
在这里它表示禁止。 zài zhè lǐ tā biǎo shì jìn zhǐ
Here, it indicates prohibition.