Definition
仪表 (yí biǎo) has two distinct meanings: 'bearing, dignified appearance' and 'meter/gauge'. For the first, it emphasizes overall impressive presence (contrast 举止 'specific mannerisms', 风范 'admirable style'). For the second, 仪表 is a broad term for measuring instruments, while 表 also means watch/chart and 计 often appears as a suffix in compound meter names.
noun
bearingappearancedemeanormetergaugemeasuring instrument
Examples
- 仪表，。Tā yí biǎo tángtáng, gěi rén liúxià hěn hǎo de yìnxiàng.He has a dignified bearing and makes a great impression.
- 。Zhè liàng chē de yí biǎo pán shèjì de hěn jiǎnjié.The dashboard of this car is designed very simply.
- 仪表。Shíyànshì lǐ de yí biǎo xūyào dìngqī jiàozhǔn.The meters in the lab need regular calibration.
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