Definition
牌子 is the everyday word for 'brand' (as in products) and for a physical 'sign' or 'nameplate'. For 'brand', 品牌 (HSK5) is more formal/commercial and 商标 (HSK6) is the legal trademark. For 'sign', 招牌 (HSK7) is a shop sign; 牌照 (HSK7) is a license plate or permit; 牌 alone usually refers to game pieces (playing cards, mahjong) or medals.
noun
brandtrademarksignnameplate
Examples
- 牌子。Wǒ hěn xǐhuan zhège pái zi de yīfu.I really like the clothes of this brand.
- 牌子。Ménkǒu de pái zi shàng xiě zhe sān gè zì.There are three characters written on the sign at the door.
- 牌子？Nǐ zhīdao nǎge pái zi de shǒujī zuì hǎo ma?Do you know which brand of phone is the best?
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