榜 bǎng placard
placard; notice; announcement; a list of names
How to remember 榜: 木 tree + 旁 side = placard. On the tree at the side of the school gate, the students crowd around the placard with the exam results.
Component breakdown
榜 = 木 tree + 旁 side
- 木 tree
- 旁 side
- offering stand
- 方 direction
On the tree at the side of the school gate, the students crowd around the placard with the exam results.
How it is used
- A posted list/ranking - 排行榜 (páihángbǎng) a ranking chart/leaderboard, 光荣榜 an honor roll.
- 榜样 (bǎngyàng) = a role model/example: 树立榜样 (shùlì bǎngyàng) to set an example.
- 金榜题名 (jīnbǎng-tímíng) = to pass the imperial exam / succeed in exams (get your name on the gold list).
- 标榜 (biāobǎng) = to flaunt/tout oneself as, usually with a negative tone.