象

象

"象" means "elephant" or "image/symbol."

In this sentence, '象' is used within the compound '象征', which means 'symbolize', indicating representation.

象征着勇气和力量。

It symbolizes courage and strength.

Here, '象' refers to 'elephant', representing the animal as a noun.

大象是陆地上最大的哺乳动物之一。

The elephant is one of the largest mammals on land.

In this example, '象' is used to mean 'like' or 'as', drawing a metaphorical comparison.

这幅画就象一场梦。

This painting is like a dream.