象征 (xiàng zhēng): символ

In traditional Chinese culture, red symbolizes good luck and happiness, so people like to use red decorations at weddings.

Doves often symbolize peace, so at national day celebrations in many countries, people release white doves.

This ring symbolizes the eternal love between them, so even after they broke up, she still couldn't bear to throw it away.

In literary works, storms often symbolize intense inner conflict of characters, for example in Thunderstorm.

The Great Wall symbolizes the wisdom and perseverance of the Chinese nation, attracting thousands of tourists every year.