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biǎo

HSK 4

表 — biǎo

1. outer surface; exterior

   这辆车的表面有很多划痕。 zhèliàng chē de biǎomiàn yǒu hěnduō huàhén — There are many scratches on the car's exterior.

2. relative on the mother's side; relation via females

   他是我的表哥。 tā shì wǒ de biǎogē — He is my older male cousin on my mother's side.

3. to show; to express (one's opinion, feelings)

   他向大家表了感谢。 tā xiàng dàjiā biǎo le gǎnxiè — He expressed his thanks to everyone.

4. model; example; standard to follow

   他堪称道德的表率，深受大家敬重。 tā kānchēng dàodé de biǎoshuài shēnshòu dàjiā jìngzhòng — He is a model of morality, deeply respected by everyone.

5. table; list (arranged information)

   请看下面的成绩表。 qǐng kàn xiàmiàn de chéngjìbiǎo — Please look at the grade table below.

6. form (document to fill in)

   请填写申请表。 qǐng tiánxiě shēnqǐngbiǎo — Please fill in the application form.

7. meter; gauge; instrument for measuring (general)

   燃气表坏了，需要修理。 ránqìbiǎo huài le xūyào xiūlǐ — The gas meter is broken and needs repair.

8. watch (timepiece); wristwatch

   他戴了一块新表。 tā dài le yīkuài xīn biǎo — He is wearing a new watch.

9. gauge; meter (overlapping meaning with pronunciation 0)

   这个温度表不准。 zhège wēndùbiǎo bùzhǔn — This thermometer/gauge is not accurate.