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金字招牌 — “A prestigious brand or name”

金字招牌 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a prestigious brand or name”. An excellent reputation; a hallmark of quality; a reputable establishment. Literally, “gold-lettered signboard”.

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金字招牌 Pronunciation and Pinyin

金字招牌 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
金
jīn8gold, metal, money
字
zì6character, word, writing
招
zhāo8beckon, attract, confess, trick
牌
pai12sign, brand, cards, shield

Example Sentence with 金字招牌

这家老字号餐厅以其独特的口味和优质的服务,赢得了食客的“金字招牌”。
This long-established restaurant has earned a reputation as a "gold-lettered signboard" among diners due to its unique flavors and excellent service.

Idioms Related to 金字招牌

Antonyms of 金字招牌

  • chòu臭míng名yuǎn远yáng扬infamous reputation spreads far

More idioms starting with 金

  • jīn金bù不huàn换Priceless; not to be exchanged for gold
  • jīn金dān丹huàn换gǔ骨profound artistic transformation
  • jīn金wū乌xī西zhuì坠,,yù玉tù兔dōng东shēng升day turns to night
  • jīn金shū书tiě铁quàn券Emperor's inviolable pledge of perpetual privilege
  • jīn金rén人sān三jiān缄remain silent due to apprehension
  • jīn金rén人zhī之zhēn箴remain silent out of caution
  • jīn金rén人zhī之jiān缄Keep silent due to apprehension
  • jīn金rén人jiān缄kǒu口speak cautiously or remain silent
  • jīn金guāng光càn灿làn烂Dazzlingly brilliant golden light
  • jīn金guāng光gài盖dì地Money reigns supreme
  • jīn金guāng光shǎn闪shǎn闪Glittering with golden light
  • jīn金lán兰zhī之jiāo交strong, intimate friendship

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Questions about 金字招牌

What does 金字招牌 mean?

金字招牌 (jīn zì zhāo pai) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a prestigious brand or name”.

How do you pronounce 金字招牌?

金字招牌 is pronounced jīn zì zhāo pai in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 金字招牌 literally mean?

Literally, 金字招牌 means “gold-lettered signboard”. It is used to mean “a prestigious brand or name”.

What is the Chinese definition of 金字招牌?

旧时店铺为显示资金雄厚而用金箔贴字的招牌。现比喻高人一等可以炫耀的名义或称号。也比喻名誉好。

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