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The character "标", derived from its traditional form "標", combines the "木" (wood) radical with the component "票", which historically contributed both phonetic value and semantic notions of surface appearance or lightness, leading to an original meaning referring to the tip or outermost branch of a tree. This concrete image of a prominent, visible part naturally extended to signify any kind of mark or sign, with its meaning gradually broadening to encompass abstract concepts such as standards, criteria, and targets. The simplified form "标" preserves the "木" radical but replaces the right side with "示", a character inherently related to showing or indicating, which further emphasizes the ideographic concept of a visible reference point or designation. Over centuries, the character's applications have consistently revolved around this core idea of indication and measurement, evolving to include a range of uses from labels and symbols to benchmarks and prizes, all while retaining its fundamental link to the notion of a distinguishing marker.
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这是我们的目标。
商品都有标价。
请按照标准操作。
这个标志很醒目。
我们需要制定新的标准。
他的表现达到高标准。
他的行为不符合道德标准。
在国际市场上，产品必须达到环保标准。