标准
biāozhǔn
In Chinese, the word for standard is 标准 (biāozhǔn).
标准 is used to denote a level of quality, a criterion or a benchmark used for comparison.
Meaning: level of quality (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 标准 can function as an adjective, it is more commonly used as a noun in Chinese than it is in English. Another formal term, 规范 (guīfàn), may be used when the emphasis is specifically on conforming to established rules or regulations.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the word as an adjective to describe a noun, such as 'standard English', you should add the particle 的 to the form, resulting in 标准的.
How do you pronounce it?
biāozhǔn
Did you know?
- The term 标准时间 (biāozhǔn shíjiān) is used for 'Standard Time', but because China only has one official time zone, the concept of 'standard' is applied to the whole country.
- The character 准 (zhǔn) in 标准 means 'to allow' or 'to permit', which suggests that a standard is something that has been officially sanctioned or approved.
- The character 标 (biāo) originally referred to a mark or a signpost used to guide travelers, which is why it is used in the sense of a benchmark.
Examples in context
- 我想学标准的英语。I want to learn standard English.This sentence shows how to use 标准 to describe language learning.Tatoeba #2437235 by CLARET, translation #261448 by CK
- 你必须得学标准英语。You have to learn standard English.This sentence shows how to use 标准 to express necessity in language learning.Tatoeba #1780764 by sadhen, translation #9588 by CN
- 标准汉语又称普通话。Standard Chinese is also called Mandarin.This sentence shows how to use 标准 to identify a specific language form.Tatoeba #10021329 by GlossaMatik, translation #10379318 by DaoSeng
- 他的工作质量一直符合我们公司的标准。His work quality has consistently met our company's standards.
- 请确保你的行为符合公司的规范。Please ensure that your behavior complies with the company's standards.
- 他的英语水平已经达到了很高的标准。His English language proficiency has reached a high standard.
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Example conversation
Wei and Zihan are discussing a new project at work.
- 伟 Wei你觉得这个方案的质量标准如何？nǐ juéde zhège fāng'àn de zhìliàng biāozhǔn rúhé?What do you think of the quality standard for this proposal?
- 梓涵 Zihan我觉得现在的标准还可以。wǒ juéde xiànzài de biāozhǔn hái kěyǐ.I think the current standard is okay.
- 伟 Wei梓涵，我们需要更高的标准。zǐhán, wǒmen xūyào gèng gāo de biāozhǔn.Zihan, we need higher standards.
- 梓涵 Zihan我明白，我会重新检查的。wǒ míngbai, wǒ huì chóngxīn jiǎnchá de.I understand, I will check it again.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
