身份证 (shēnfèn zhèng)
Definition
A 身份证 is an identification card issued by the Chinese government that contains personal information such as name, gender, date of birth, and a unique identification number.
Analogy
Think of a 身份证 as your personal passport within China. Just like how a passport identifies you when traveling internationally, a 身份证 identifies you within the country.
Related terms
护照 (hùzhào): A passport that allows you to travel internationally.
居民户口本 (jūmín hùkǒu běn): A household registration booklet that records important information about individuals' residency status in China.
驾驶执照 (jiàshǐ zhízhào): A driver's license that permits individuals to legally drive vehicles on the road.
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