Writing
标识 (biāo shí) — how to say "sign" in Chinese
标识
Sign, label
verb · noun
Character composition
标
to mark, sign
识
to know, recognize
Radicals / Keys
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Collocations
安全标识
ānquán biāoshí
safety sign
Examples
请按照标识找到出口。
Please follow the signs to find the exit.
这个标识很清楚。
This sign is very clear.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "sign" in Chinese?
"sign" in Chinese is 标识 (biāo shí).
标识 meaning in English
标识 (biāo shí) means "Sign, label".
How is 标识 pronounced?
It is pronounced biāo shí (written as biao shi, biaoshi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "sign" in Chinese characters?
It is written 标识: 标 has 9 strokes, 识 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 标识?
标识 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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