Definitions

zhāng (adjective) clear; obvious; manifest

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "彰" is constructed from the phonetic element "章", which carries connotations of orderly composition and formal distinction, combined with the semantic radical "彡", representing decorative lines or patterns, thus inherently conveying the idea of rendering something visibly clear or prominent. Its etymology aligns with an initial sense of manifestation and clarity, often used to describe the act of making distinctions evident or bringing qualities to light. Over time, this core meaning has been maintained, evolving little while adapting to contexts such as commendation or emphasis, where it continues to signify the action of revealing or highlighting, with its structural integrity preserved across historical and contemporary usage.

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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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他的善良显无遗。

Tā de shànliáng zhāngxiǎn wú yí.

His kindness is clearly revealed.

这份荣誉示他的成就。

Zhè fèn róngyù zhāngshì tā de chéngjiù.

This honor demonstrates his achievements.

公司表优秀员工。

Gōngsī biǎozhāng yōuxiù yuángōng.

The company commends its outstanding employees.

事实明了他的清白。

Shìshí zhāngmíngle tā de qīngbái.

The facts clearly proved his innocence.

他的功绩得到扬。

Tā de gōngjì dédào zhāngyáng.

His merits have been praised and propagated.

这些措施明了政府的决心。

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.