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    Using 牌子 (páizi) to express 'sign' or 'brand'

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    Explanation

    牌子 means 'sign' or 'brand,' with two common uses: a physical sign or placard that displays information, and a commercial brand or label. Context determines which meaning is intended.

    Examples

    • 这个牌子的手机质量很好，我用了三年都没坏。

      Zhè gè páizi de shǒujī zhìliàng hěn hǎo, wǒ yòng le sān nián dōu méi huài.

      This brand of phone is very good quality — I've used mine for three years without any problems.

    • 门口挂着一个牌子，上面写着"请勿入内"。

      Ménkǒu guà zhe yī gè páizi, shàngmiàn xiě zhe "qǐng wù rù nèi."

      There's a sign hanging at the door that says "Do Not Enter."

    • 你喜欢什么牌子的咖啡？

      Nǐ xǐhuān shénme páizi de kāfēi?

      What brand of coffee do you like?

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