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    symbol

    US /ˈsɪmbəl/

    ・

    UK /'sɪmbl/

    A2
    n.NounImage that means or represents something
    Natalie drew the symbol of a heart on her boyfriend’s birthday card
    n.NounAn image that represents a message of some kind
    The cross is a religious symbol

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    Japan changes tradition for foreigners

    07:39Japan changes tradition for foreigners
    • So for example, one symbol that Japan has traditionally been using on their maps is an H and a circle, which stands for hotel.

      So for example, one symbol that Japan has traditionally been using on their maps is an H and a circle, which stands for hotel.

    • the most recent survey, they showed the original symbol plus a new one which shows a person sleeping in a bed with a lamp and asked which one of these is more understandable as meaning a hotel.

      the most recent survey, they showed the original symbol plus a new one which shows a person sleeping in a bed with a lamp and asked which one of these is more understandable as meaning a hotel.

    A2

    How China’s ‘Firewater’ Became the World’s Most Valuable Liquor Brand | WSJ The Economics Of

    08:09How China’s ‘Firewater’ Became the World’s Most Valuable Liquor Brand | WSJ The Economics Of
    • Two years later, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met Zhou and said, "If we drink enough Moutai, we can solve anything." Because of the fact that it's been at so many historical moments, so the brand awareness of Moutai is, like, top-notch, which also explains why it's a status symbol.

      Two years later, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met Zhou and said, "If we drink enough Moutai, we can solve anything." Because of the fact that it's been at so many historical moments, so the brand awareness of Moutai is, like, top-notch, which also explains why it's a status symbol.

    • which also explains why it's a status symbol.

      which also explains why it's a status symbol.

    B1

    7 Things You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day | History Countdown

    08:577 Things You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day | History Countdown
    • The shape of the red heart has become a universal symbol for love,

      The shape of the red heart has become a universal symbol for love,

    • but where did the heart symbol come from?

      but where did the heart symbol come from?

    B2

    Families sue Universal Orlando after actor made white-power ‘OK’ gesture posing with girls

    02:21Families sue Universal Orlando after actor made white-power ‘OK’ gesture posing with girls
    • That gesture known to some people as a white supremacy symbol.

      That gesture known to some people as a white supremacy symbol.

    • The actor displays the "OK" symbol on the girl's shoulder.

      The actor displays the "OK" symbol on the girl's shoulder.

    B1

    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • Shark fin soup is seen as a delicacy and status symbol in many Asian markets.

      Shark fin soup is seen as a delicacy and status symbol in many Asian markets.

    C1

    50 Important English TRAVEL Phrases

    28:0350 Important English TRAVEL Phrases
    • And it's often used with the symbol &,  and a capital R and another capital R.  

      And it's often used with the symbol &,  and a capital R and another capital R.  

    • It is, "I need some R&R." And it's often used with the symbol and and a capital R and another capital R.

      It is, "I need some R&R." And it's often used with the symbol and and a capital R and another capital R.

    A2

    25 Things to do in MUNICH, Germany ?? | MUNICH TRAVEL GUIDE (München)

    24:5325 Things to do in MUNICH, Germany ?? | MUNICH TRAVEL GUIDE (München)
    • This is the symbol of Munich right here.

      This is the symbol of Munich right here.

    • okay so we just finished visiting which means  the cathedral of our lady this is the symbol of  

      okay so we just finished visiting which means  the cathedral of our lady this is the symbol of  

    B1

    Where Did The “Heart Shape” Come From? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

    02:42Where Did The “Heart Shape” Come From? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS
    • The heart shape is maybe the single most recognizable symbol used all across the world.

      The heart shape is maybe the single most recognizable symbol used all across the world.

    • The heart shape is maybe the single most recognizable symbol used all across the world.

      The heart shape is maybe the single most recognizable symbol used all across the world.

    B1

    Must Know JAPAN Travel Tips (and what NOT to do)

    11:00Must Know JAPAN Travel Tips (and what NOT to do)
    • This is the symbol for Suica.

      This is the symbol for Suica.

    • This is the symbol for Suica.

      This is the symbol for Suica.

    B1

    Essentials of NARA | 2-Day Trip

    12:21Essentials of NARA | 2-Day Trip
    • I'm in the paid inner area, and behind me is the symbol of Kasuga Taisha.

      I'm in the paid inner area, and behind me is the symbol of Kasuga Taisha.

    • I'm in the paved inner area, and behind me is the symbol of Kasuga Taisha.

      I'm in the paved inner area, and behind me is the symbol of Kasuga Taisha.

    B1