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biǎo
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Basic Meaning

n
Often used in contrast with 里. Can refer to physical exterior or superficial aspects.
outside; external; appearance
外部，跟“里”相对。①在外的。②外面，外貌。
Words:
表面表皮表象外表表里如一
Synonyms:
面外
Antonyms:
里内
Sentences:
  1. 这(zhè)个(gè)苹(píng)果(guǒ)的(de)表(biǎo)面(miàn)很(hěn)光(guāng)滑(huá)。
    The surface of this apple is very smooth.
  2. 他(tā)的(de)外(wài)表(biǎo)看(kàn)起(qǐ)来(lái)很(hěn)年(nián)轻(qīng)。
    His appearance looks very young.
v
Used for displaying thoughts, feelings, or intentions. Common in verbs like 表示 and 表达.
to express; to show; to indicate
把思想感情显示出来；表示。
Words:
表白表露表示表述表现表演表扬表彰
Sentences:
  1. 他(tā)向(xiàng)我(wǒ)表(biǎo)白(bái)了(le)心(xīn)意(yì)。
    He expressed his feelings to me.
  2. 老(lǎo)师(shī)表(biǎo)扬(yáng)了(le)学(xué)生(shēng)的(de)进(jìn)步(bù)。
    The teacher praised the student's progress.
n
Refers to written materials with categorized entries, such as schedules or data sheets.
form; table; chart
表格，分类分项填写有关内容的书面材料。
Words:
表册报表课表年表图表
Sentences:
  1. 请(qǐng)填(tián)写(xiě)这(zhè)张(zhāng)表(biǎo)格(gé)。
    Please fill out this form.
  2. 课(kè)程(chéng)表(biǎo)贴(tiē)在(zài)墙(qiáng)上(shàng)。
    The class schedule is posted on the wall.
n
Used in contexts like setting a benchmark or being a role model, often formal.
standard; model; example
标准；榜样。
Words:
表率为人师表
Sentences:
  1. 他(tā)是(shì)我(wǒ)们(mén)的(de)表(biǎo)率(shuài)。
    He is our role model.
  2. 这(zhè)个(gè)项(xiàng)目(mù)设(shè)立(lì)了(le)高(gāo)标(biāo)准(zhǔn)。
    This project set a high standard.
n
Historical term for important petitions or reports submitted to a monarch.
memorial to the throne (in feudal times)
封建时代呈给君主的重要奏章。
Words:
出师表陈情表
Sentences:
  1. 诸(zhū)葛(gě)亮(liàng)写(xiě)了(le)《出(shī)师(biǎo)表》
    Zhuge Liang wrote the 'Memorial on Sending Out the Troops'.
n
Refers to devices that measure quantities like electricity, water, or temperature.
meter; gauge; instrument for measuring
测量某种量（liàng）的器具。
Words:
电表水表温度表压力表煤气表
Sentences:
  1. 电(diàn)表(biǎo)显(xiǎn)示(shì)用(yòng)了(le)多(duō)少(shǎo)度(dù)电(diàn)。
    The electricity meter shows how many kilowatt-hours were used.
  2. 水(shuǐ)表(biǎo)需(xū)要(yào)定(dìng)期(qī)检(jiǎn)查(chá)。
    The water meter needs regular inspection.
n
Used for relatives like 表哥 or 表妹, indicating non-direct lineage in Chinese kinship.
cousin (on the maternal or paternal side)
称呼祖父、父亲的姐妹的子女或祖母、母亲的兄弟姐妹的子女。
Words:
表侄表叔表妹表亲表哥
Sentences:
  1. 我(wǒ)的(de)表(biǎo)妹(mèi)下(xià)个(gè)月(yuè)来(lái)玩(wán)。
    My cousin (younger female) is coming to visit next month.
  2. 表(biǎo)亲(qīn)们(mén)经(jīng)常(cháng)聚(jù)会(huì)。
    The cousins often gather together.
n
Portable devices for telling time, such as wristwatches or stopwatches.
watch; timepiece
计时的器具，一般指比钟小而可以随身携带的。
Words:
怀表手表秒表电子表跑表
Sentences:
  1. 他(tā)戴(dài)着(zhe)一(yī)块(kuài)新(xīn)手(shǒu)表(biǎo)。
    He is wearing a new watch.
  2. 秒(miǎo)表(biǎo)用(yòng)来(lái)测(cè)量(liáng)时(shí)间(jiān)。
    A stopwatch is used to measure time.
n
Often found in historical or ceremonial contexts, like monuments or grave markers.
stone pillar or stele with inscriptions or patterns
刻有文字或图案的石柱或石碑。
Words:
华表墓表
Sentences:
  1. 天(tiān)安(ān)门(mén)前(qián)的(de)华(huá)表(biǎo)很(hěn)壮(zhuàng)观(guān)。
    The ornamental pillar in front of Tiananmen is very magnificent.
  2. 墓(mù)表(biǎo)上(shàng)刻(kè)着(zhe)祖(zǔ)先(xiān)的(de)名(míng)字(zì)。
    The grave stele is engraved with the ancestors' names.

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