Definition
标竿 literally refers to a pole used as a marker or to hang a trophy, but in modern usage it is almost always figurative, meaning 'benchmark' or 'standard' — a reference point against which performance or quality is measured. You'll encounter it in business, education, and technology contexts (行业标竿, 设定标竿). The literal sense is rare outside of historical or sports contexts.
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benchmarkstandard (figurative)a pole serving as a mark or symbola trophy pole (literal)
Examples
- 标竿。Zhè jiā gōngsī yǐjīng chéngwéi hángyè de biāo gān.This company has become the benchmark of the industry.
- ，标竿。Gǔdài sàihuì shí, huòshèng zhě huì zài biāo gān shàng guà shàng jiǎngpǐn.In ancient competitions, winners would hang prizes on the trophy pole.
- 标竿。Wǒmen xūyào yí gè míngquè de biāo gān lái héngliáng jìnbù.We need a clear benchmark to measure progress.
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