Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
博物馆展出了一枚刻有古文字的铜币,引起学者广泛关注。Bówùguǎn zhǎnchū le yì méi kè yǒu gǔ wénzì de tóngbì, yǐnqǐ xuézhě guǎngfàn guānzhù.The museum displayed a bronze coin engraved with ancient writing, attracting widespread attention from scholars.
他买了一枚纪念邮票,想送给集邮的爷爷。Tā mǎi le yì méi jìniàn yóupiào, xiǎng sòng gěi jíyóu de yéye.He bought a commemorative stamp to give to his stamp-collecting grandfather.
运动员胸前挂着一枚金牌,笑得很开心。Yùndòngyuán xiōng qián guà zhe yì méi jīnpái, xiào de hěn kāixīn.The athlete wears a gold medal on his chest, smiling happily.