HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
表 — surface
- Reading
- biǎo
- Meaning
- surface; outside; to show; watch
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
表 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is biǎo and it means surface; outside; to show; watch. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
表 appears in everyday chinese words such as 表 (watch, meter, form), 表 (watch, meter, list) and 手表 (wristwatch).
Chinese words containing 表
Frequently asked questions
What does 表 mean in Chinese?
表 means surface; outside; to show; watch in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 表 read?
表 is read biǎo. Reading it inside real words — 表 and 表 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 表 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 表 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 表 in a word?
A common word containing 表 is 表 (biǎo) — "watch, meter, form". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 表 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 表 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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