No. 3,454 in Chinese
招牌
"Signboard" or "Trademark."
In a sentence
这家餐厅的招牌菜是辣子鸡。
The signature dish of this restaurant is Spicy Chicken.
招牌 here refers to a 'specialty' or 'signature offer' of the restaurant, often indicative of its best item.
街头的招牌广告五颜六色，吸引了许多行人。
The colorful shop signs on the street attracted many pedestrians.
招牌 in this context refers to 'signboard' or 'placard' used to identify and advertise the name of a shop or business.
他幽默风趣，成为节目的一大招牌。
His humor and charm have become the hallmark of the show.
招牌 here metaphorically denotes a 'highlight' or 'main attraction' of an event or production.
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