标签 biāoqiān label
label; tag; (computing) tab (GUI element)
How to remember 标签: 标 mark + 签 to sign = label.
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How it is used
- 'Label, tag' - 价格标签 (jiàgé biāoqiān) price tag; computing 标签页 (biāoqiān yè) browser tab.
- Figurative and very common: 贴标签 (tiē biāoqiān) to label/stereotype someone.
- The 'sticking a label on people' metaphor is widespread in social discussion.
Example sentences
- 汤姆拿起罐子读标签。 Tāngmǔ ná qǐ guànzi dú biāoqiān.Tom picked up the jar and read the label.