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    Referring to 'sign' with 标志 (biāozhì)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    标志 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 标志 (biāozhì) means 'sign,' 'symbol,' or 'mark,' referring to something that represents or indicates something else. It can describe physical signs, logos, or figurative markers of significance. It is often followed by 的 when used as a modifier.

    Examples

    • 这座建筑是这个城市的标志。

      Zhè zuò jiànzhù shì zhège chéngshì de biāozhì.

      This building is the symbol of this city.

    • 请注意路上的交通标志。

      Qǐng zhùyì lù shàng de jiāotōng biāozhì.

      Please pay attention to the traffic signs on the road.

    • 经济增长是社会进步的重要标志。

      Jīngjì zēngzhǎng shì shèhuì jìnbù de zhòngyào biāozhì.

      Economic growth is an important indicator of social progress.

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