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征候 (zhēng hòu) — “Sign; indication; symptom” in Chinese

征候 (zhēng hòu) means “sign; indication; symptom” in Chinese. See the pinyin, native audio pronunciation, and 2 example sentences with English translations.

Usage

sign; indication; symptom

通胀上升不过是经济不景气的一个征候。

The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy.

排卵迹象和征候通常很微妙。

Ovulation signs and symptoms are often subtle.

The characters in 征候

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
征
zhēng8go on an expedition
候
hòu10wait, expect, season, symptom

More words starting with 征

  • zhēng征fá伐Conquer, Subjugate
  • zhēng征zhào兆omen, sign
  • zhēng征bīng兵Conscription, Draft
  • zhēng征bīng兵rù入wǔ伍conscription, draft
  • zhēng征mù募to recruit; to enlist; to conscript
  • zhēng征nán南jiāng将jūn军General who Conquers the South
  • zhēng征fā发conscript, requisition
  • zhēng征zhào召draft, conscript
  • zhēng征fū夫Campaigner, Soldier on an expedition
  • zhēng征fū夫men们Soldiers, Warriors
  • zhēng征chén尘dust of travel, campaign dust
  • zhēng征yǐn引quote, cite

Frequently asked questions

What does 征候 mean in Chinese?
征候 (zhēng hòu) means “sign; indication; symptom”.
How do you pronounce 征候?
征候 is pronounced zhēng hòu in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you say “sign; indication; symptom” in Chinese?
“sign; indication; symptom” is 征候 (zhēng hòu) in Chinese.
How is 征候 used in a sentence?
This page has 2 example sentences using 征候, each with pinyin and an English translation.
Format the pinyin for 征候 →Choose tone marks, tone numbers, or pinyin above the characters, then copy the result.Explore more Chinese words and meanings →Discover expressive Chinese words with pinyin, usage notes, and natural examples.

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