标

標

biāo

木 + 示

HSK 3.0Level 7

Frequency#473

Definitions

biāo (noun) mark; sign; label

biāo (verb) to mark; to label

biāo (noun) target; goal

biāo (noun,verb) bid

biāo (noun) standard; quota

Etymology

Simplified form of 標. Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 票 represents the sound.

Semantic: 木 Phonetic: 票

About

The character "标", whose traditional form is "標", is etymologically constructed from the semantic component "木" (tree) and the phonetic component "票". This structure originally denoted the uppermost branches or tip of a tree, a sense retained in classical usage. Over time, its meaning expanded metaphorically from this external, visible extremity to encompass any outward sign or mark. It further developed abstract meanings related to standards, criteria, or goals, as a standard serves as a visible mark to aim for. The modern simplified form "标" replaced the complex phonetic "票" with the simpler component "示", altering the character's composition while maintaining its core semantic field related to marks and standards.

Etymology Hide

Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

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Example Sentences Hide

这是我们的目标。

Zhè shì wǒmen de mùbiāo.

This is our goal.

商品都有标价。

Shāngpǐn dōu yǒu biāojià.

All products have marked prices.

请按照标准操作。

Qǐng ànzhào biāozhǔn cāozuò.

Please operate according to the standard.

这个标志很醒目。

Zhège biāozhì hěn xǐngmù.

This sign is very eye-catching.

我们需要制定新的标准。

Wǒmen xūyào zhìdìng xīn de biāozhǔn.

We need to establish new standards.

他的表现达到高标准。

Tā de biǎoxiàn dádào gāo biāozhǔn.

His performance meets high standards.

他的行为不符合道德标准。

Tā de xíngwéi bù fúhé dàodé biāozhǔn.

His behavior does not conform to moral standards.

在国际市场上，产品必须达到环保标准。

Zài guójì shìchǎng shàng, chǎnpǐn bìxū dádào huánbǎo biāozhǔn.

In the international market, products must meet environmental standards.

Related Characters

Component: 木

Component: 示

标