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标志性
biāozhìxìng
Description
“标志性”用来形容一个东西很有代表性,让人一看就能想起某个地方、时代或者人。
"标志性" is used to describe something very representative, which immediately reminds people of a place, era, or person.
我们常说“标志性建筑”,比如那座塔就是这个城市的标志性建筑。
We often say "标志性建筑" (iconic building), for example, that tower is the 标志性建筑 of this city.
Meanings
标志性biāozhìxìng
iconic; representative; symbolic
这座桥是我们城市的标志性建筑。
This bridge is a landmark of our city.
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Notes
- Etymology
标志 (symbol/mark) + 性 (nature/quality suffix), meaning "having symbolic quality."
- Nuance
usually modifies nouns like 建筑, 事件, 人物; stronger than just 有名 (famous).
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