彰

zhāng

彡 + 章

Definitions

zhāng (adjective) clear; obvious; manifest

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 彡 represents the meaning and 章 represents the sound.

Semantic: 彡 Phonetic: 章

About

The character 彰 (zhāng) is composed of 章 (zhāng) on the left and 彡 (shān) on the right. It is a phonosemantic compound: 彡, representing hair, bristles, or ornamental lines, conveys the meaning of a conspicuous display or bright pattern, while 章 provides the pronunciation. 彰 functions as a verb or adjective meaning to manifest, to display clearly, or to be obvious. It is commonly used in formal contexts for publicly commending virtues or good deeds, and for indicating undeniable clarity.

Etymology Hide

Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

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Example Sentences Hide

他的善良彰显无遗。

Tā de shànliáng zhāngxiǎn wú yí.

His kindness is clearly revealed.

这份荣誉彰示他的成就。

Zhè fèn róngyù zhāngshì tā de chéngjiù.

This honor demonstrates his achievements.

公司表彰优秀员工。

Gōngsī biǎozhāng yōuxiù yuángōng.

The company commends its outstanding employees.

事实彰明了他的清白。

Shìshí zhāngmíngle tā de qīngbái.

The facts clearly proved his innocence.

他的功绩得到彰扬。

Tā de gōngjì dédào zhāngyáng.

His merits have been praised and propagated.

这些措施彰明了政府的决心。

Zhèxiē cuòshī zhāngmíngle zhèngfǔ de juéxīn.

These measures manifest the government's determination.

他的贡献被彰显得淋漓尽致。

Tā de gòngxiàn bèi zhāngxiǎn de línlí jìnzhì.

His contribution was displayed most vividly and completely.

通过具体行动来彰示理念更为有力。

Tōngguò jùtǐ xíngdòng lái zhāngshì lǐniàn gèng wéi yǒulì.

Demonstrating one's ideals through concrete actions is more powerful.

Related Characters

Component: 彡

Component: 章

彰