Definitions
(noun)
badge; emblem; insignia; crest; logo
Etymology
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The character "徽" possesses an etymology and structure that point toward its original concrete meaning before acquiring more abstract and administrative connotations. Its traditional form, which is identical to its simplified version, is composed of elements that suggest its early association with binding or tying, specifically incorporating a component related to strands or threads. This structural foundation likely informed its initial use in contexts involving ropes or cords, particularly those used as markers or identifiers. Over centuries, its application shifted from the physical object to the symbolic idea it represented, coming to signify a distinctive emblem, badge, or banner that serves as a mark of authority, affiliation, or honor, such as a school insignia or a national symbol, while also developing a related sense meaning "excellent" or "glorious" as seen in personal names and place names.
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安徽是个美丽的省份。
他戴着一枚徽章。
我们的校徽很漂亮。
国徽代表我们的国家。
这个公司的徽标很独特。
产品上有特殊的徽记。
徽商在古代很有名。
安徽的徽州文化历史悠久。