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The character 标 (traditional: 標) is a phono-semantic compound. Its left component, the wood radical 木, hints at the original meaning: the topmost branches of a tree or a tall wooden marker pole used to indicate a location or boundary. The right component, 票 (meaning "ticket" or "slip"), provides the pronunciation. This concept of a highly visible wooden marker evolved into broader meanings such as a sign, label, standard, or target. It is commonly used in compounds related to punctuation, criteria, titles, and bidding processes.
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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。