Chinese Symbols for Objects & Tools

Chinese symbols for everyday objects and tools

Single Chinese Symbols

Book

Pinyin: shū

Knowledge, learning

Objects & Tools Wisdom & Knowledge

Sword

Pinyin: jiàn

Weapon, honor, justice

Mirror

Pinyin: jìng

Reflection, self-examination

Objects & Tools Wisdom & Knowledge

Bell/Clock

Pinyin: zhōng

Time keeper, announcement

Objects & Tools

Lamp/Light

Pinyin: dēng

Light source, illumination

Objects & Tools

Door/Gate

Pinyin: mén

Entry point, opportunity

Objects & Tools

Bridge

Pinyin: qiáo

Connection between places

Objects & Tools

Boat/Ship

Pinyin: chuán

Water transportation

Objects & Tools

Vehicle/Car

Pinyin: chē

Transportation

Objects & Tools

Pen/Brush

Pinyin: bǐ

Writing instrument

Objects & Tools Wisdom & Knowledge

Umbrella

Pinyin: sǎn

Protection from rain

Objects & Tools

Flag

Pinyin: qí

Banner, symbol of group

Objects & Tools

Drum

Pinyin: gǔ

Musical instrument, celebration

Objects & Tools

Knife

Pinyin: dāo

Cutting tool, blade

Objects & Tools
钥匙

Key

Pinyin: yào shi

Unlocking tool, solution

Objects & Tools
蜡烛

Candle

Pinyin: là zhú

Light source, illumination

Objects & Tools
城堡

Castle

Pinyin: chéng bǎo

Fortified structure

Objects & Tools
椅子

Chair

Pinyin: yǐ zi

Seating furniture

Objects & Tools

Chinese Symbol Phrases

Four-Character Idioms