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字号

zìhào

Description

“字号”常常指字的大小,比如我们在电脑上写字时,可以把字号改大或改小。

"字号" often refers to the size of characters, for example, when we type on a computer, we can change the 字号 to be bigger or smaller.

它也可以指一家老店铺的名字。

It can also refer to the name of an old shop.

Meanings

字号zìhào

font size; size of characters

这个字号太小了,我看不清楚。

This font size is too small; I can't see clearly.

字号zìhào

name of a shop or business

这家老字号已经开了一百年。

This old brand has been open for a hundred years.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    字 (character) + 号 (mark/size), literally the size or designation of characters.

  • Nuance

    老字号 specifically means a long-established, reputable brand or shop.

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