Definition
字样 refers to written words or text that appear on something, especially when quoting the exact wording (like 'the words "Handle with care"'). It can also mean a model or pattern for writing characters, used in calligraphy. Note that 字样 is used after quoted phrases to specify the text, not as a general word for 'word' (which is 词 or 字).
noun
words or text (especially quoted on labels, signs, or documents)model of written characters (for calligraphy or design)
Examples
- “”字样。Bāoguǒ shàng xiě zhe “yì suì” zì yàng.The package has the words "fragile" on it.
- 字样。Qǐng ànzhào zhège zì yàng shūxiě Hànzì.Please write the characters according to this model.
- “”字样。Wénjiàn shàng yīnggāi zhùmíng “bǎomì” zì yàng.The document should indicate the words "confidential".
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