Definitions

zhāng (adjective) clear; obvious; manifest

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character 彰 (zhāng) means to manifest, display clearly, or be conspicuous. Its structure combines the left component 章 (zhāng), meaning chapter or pattern, which serves as the phonetic element and contributes the core idea of organized clarity. The right semantic radical 彡 (shān), depicting hair or ornamental lines, adds a visual sense of decoration and vibrant display. Thus, the character conveys making a quality or fact publicly and unmistakably visible, often used formally to commend virtues or describe undeniable clarity.

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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.