表 Stroke Order — How to Write 表
表 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 衣, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
表 Radical and Character Components
表 is an ideographic compound. Fur 毛 clothing 衣; a shawl or wrap.
Radical: 衣 + 3 more strokes
表 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- biǎo
Meanings of 表 in Chinese
1
biǎo表
Outside; surface; appearance; external aspect.
这款手机的表面非常光滑。
The surface of this phone is very smooth.
To show, express, manifest, or indicate.
我喜欢通过绘画来表达我的情感。
I like to express my emotions through painting.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, to use medication or other methods (like inducing sweating) to expel external pathogens, such as wind-cold, from the body.
他感冒了，医生让他多喝水，适当地表表汗，把风寒发出来
He caught a cold, and the doctor told him to drink more water and induce some sweating to expel the wind-cold.
A form, table, or document used for categorizing and itemizing information or records.
请您填写这份调查表，以便我们了解您的需求。
Please fill out this survey form so that we can understand your needs.
A device for measuring time, typically smaller than a clock, that can be carried, such as a watch or pocket watch.
我买了一块新表。
I bought a new watch.
A meter or gauge for measuring a certain quantity, such as an electricity meter or water meter.
我们家的电表坏了，需要找人来修。
Our electricity meter is broken and needs someone to fix it.
A model or example; a person or thing to be emulated.
他总是以身作则，是我们的好表率。
He always leads by example and is a good role model for us.
A cousin (children of father's sisters or mother's siblings).
我们是表兄弟，从小一起长大。
We are cousins, having grown up together since childhood.
A measuring scale or indicator, especially for surveying or alignment, like a sight on an instrument.
他仔细地调整了测距仪的表尺
He carefully adjusted the rangefinder's sight.
In feudal times, a memorial to the throne, a written communication from a subject to the emperor.
诸葛亮《出师表》中的忠诚，千百年来仍激励着后人。
The loyalty expressed in Zhuge Liang's 'Chu Shi Biao' continues to inspire future generations for thousands of years.
The treetop or forest canopy; the upper part of a tree or forest.
日落时分，群鸟飞向林表。
At sunset, flocks of birds fly towards the forest canopy.
Common Words and Phrases with 表
1
To express one's feelings or love for someone, often in a romantic context.
她清晰地表白了自己的立场，以便大家理解她的决定
She clearly stated her position so that everyone could understand her decision.
2
Statistical reports or tables, often submitted to superiors.
公司要求每个部门按时提交月度表报，以便管理层了解运营状况。
The company requires each department to submit monthly reports on time, so that management can understand the operational status.
3
A book or booklet of forms or tables.
图书馆里存放着很多历史数据表册，供研究人员查阅。
The library stores many historical data compilations for researchers to consult.
4
Surface layer; outer layer.
皮肤的表层可以保护我们免受外部伤害。
The surface layer of the skin can protect us from external damage.
5
A rear sight on a firearm, used to adjust aim based on target distance for improved accuracy.
射手根据目标距离调整了步枪的表尺，以确保精准命中
The shooter adjusted the rifle's rear sight according to the target's distance to ensure a precise hit.
6
To express or convey thoughts, feelings, or ideas, often through words or actions.
我们应该鼓励孩子自由表达他们的想法。
We should encourage children to freely express their thoughts.
7
A watchband or watch strap is the band or bracelet-like device that attaches a wristwatch to the wrist.
这条手表的表带是真皮的，戴起来很舒服。
The strap of this watch is made of genuine leather, and it's very comfortable to wear.
8
9
Older male cousin.
我的表哥上周从国外回来了，我们一起去看了电影。
My older cousin came back from abroad last week, and we went to see a movie together.
10
to show off one's contributions or achievements
他总是喜欢在会议上表功，让同事们有些反感。
He always likes to boast about his achievements in meetings, which makes his colleagues a bit annoyed.
11
Superficial or apparent; relating to outward appearance or immediate impression.
该药物的表观效应在临床试验中得到了显著体现。
The apparent effect of this drug was significantly demonstrated in clinical trials.
12
Diaphoresis; the act of sweating or inducing perspiration.
医生建议他喝点热汤来表汗，以缓解感冒症状。
The doctor advised him to drink some hot soup to induce sweating and alleviate his cold symptoms.
13
A souvenir, keepsake, or a mark/sign.
这份礼物将作为我们深厚情谊的表记，永存心间。
This gift will serve as a token of our deep friendship, forever cherished in our hearts.
14
older female cousin
我的表姐下周要来我家玩，我们都很期待。
My older female cousin is coming to visit my home next week, and we are all looking forward to it.
15
More words with 表
- zhōng钟biǎo表Clock, Watch
- dì地biǎo表surface of the earth
- diàn电biǎo表electricity meter, electric meter
- guà挂biǎo表a pocket watch
- guī圭biǎo表gnomon and scale, sundial
- huá华biǎo表Huabiao, ornamental column
- huái怀biǎo表pocket watch
- jīng旌biǎo表Commend and honor, Give public commendation
- kè课biǎo表school timetable
- lǎo老biǎo表Cousin, Buddy
- liè列biǎo表list
- liú刘biǎo表Liu Biao
- mǎ马biǎo表Stopwatch
- miáo秒biǎo表stopwatch
- nián年biǎo表Chronology, Timeline
- pǎo跑biǎo表A stopwatch.
- shī师biǎo表Exemplar, Role model
- shì试biǎo表take someone's temperature
- shù数biǎo表data table, numeric table
- tǐ体biǎo表Body surface.
Idioms with 表
- biǎo表lǐ里bù不yī一inconsistent in word and deed
- biǎo表lǐ里rú如yī一consistent in word and deed
- biǎo表lǐ里wéi为jiān奸collude internally and externally for evil
- biǎo表lǐ里xiāng相fú符consistent in word and deed
- biǎo表lǐ里xiāng相hé合consistent in words and actions
- biǎo表lǐ里yī一zhì致consistent in word and deed
- biǎo表miàn面wén文zhāng章superficial work for show
- chū出rén人yì意biǎo表beyond all expectations
- hù互wéi为biǎo表lǐ里mutually dependent and complementary
- jīn金yù玉qí其biǎo表outwardly splendid but inwardly worthless
- tú徒yǒu有qí其biǎo表impressive appearance but lacking substance
- wàn万shì世shī师biǎo表exemplary teacher for all generations
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Open the tool →Questions about 表
What does 表 mean in Chinese?
表 (biǎo) means “Outside” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 表?
表 is pronounced biǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 表 have?
表 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 表?
表 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 衣. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 表?
The radical of 表 is 衣, and 表 is an ideographic compound.