字样 (zì yàng) — (noun) words or text (especially quoted on labels, signs, or documents); (noun) model of written characters (for calligraphy or design)

Definition

A written label, inscription, or sample of characters that appears on a document, sign, or object. Less common than 文字 in everyday speech.

noun
words or text (especially quoted on labels, signs, or documents)model of written characters (for calligraphy or design)

Examples

  • 字样
    Bāo guǒ shàng xiě zhe "yì suì" zì yàng.
    The package has the words "fragile" on it.
  • 字样
    Qǐng àn zhào zhè ge zì yàng shū xiě hàn zì.
    Please write the characters according to this model.
  • 字样
    Wén jiàn shàng yīng gāi zhù míng "bǎo mì" zì yàng.
    The document should indicate the words "confidential".

Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.