signifier
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/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪər/
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/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪə(r)/
A signifier is the physical part of a word or symbol that represents an idea or concept.
The word 'dog' is a signifier for the actual animal.
单词'dog'是实际动物的能指。