HSK · Level 35
120 words
Chinese word
国徽
Pronunciation
Pinyinguó huī
Meaning
- nounnational emblem
Example
护照上有国徽。hù zhào shàng yǒu guó huī
There is a national emblem on the passport.
More examples
法院门口常常展示国徽。fǎ yuàn mén kǒu cháng cháng zhǎn shì guó huī
The national emblem is often displayed at the entrance to the court.
Core concept
A country's official identifying mark, placed on state objects to make national authority visible.
Common phrases
国徽图案guó huī tú àn
national emblem design
悬挂国徽xuán guà guó huī
hang the national emblem
展示国徽zhǎn shì guó huī
display the national emblem
Similar words
国旗guó qí: A flag that represents a country and is raised at ceremonies and public places.
国章guó zhāng: An official national emblem that may appear on signs and documents.
徽章huī zhāng: A small emblem or badge worn to show membership or official position.
Definition in Chinese
国家的正式徽章，用于代表国家的象征，常见于护照、印章、钱币和政府文件上。guó jiā de zhèng shì huī zhāng yòng yú dài biǎo guó jiā de xiàng zhēng cháng jiàn yú hù zhào yìn zhāng qián bì hé zhèng fǔ wén jiàn shàng
Word origin
国 (guó, "country") + 徽 (huī, "insignia") combines a country with its identifying mark to form the term for its official national emblem.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, national symbols are often discussed through the flag, while this formal noun is more likely in descriptions of passports, currency, seals, and government documents.