表 (biǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 表 (biǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 表 (biǎo) means "Watch / Form / To express". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 衣.

Q: How do you write 表 stroke by stroke?

表 has 8 strokes. The radical is 衣. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 表 and 衣?

表 (biǎo) and 衣 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 表?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 衣. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 表?

Common words containing 表 include: 手表 (shǒu biǎo) — Watch.; 表演 (biǎo yǎn) — to perform; performance; 表格 (biǎo gé) — form; table.

How to Write 表

The character 表 (biǎo) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衣 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

表 is pronounced biǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Watch / Form / To express.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 表 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 表

手表 shǒu biǎo

Watch.

表演 biǎo yǎn

to perform; performance

表格 biǎo gé

form; table

Example Sentences

我的手表不见了。

wǒ de shǒu biǎo bú jiàn le

My watch is missing.

他们的表演很精彩。

tā men de biǎo yǎn hěn jīng cǎi

Their performance was wonderful.

请填写这张表格。

qǐng tián xiě zhè zhāng biǎo gé

Please fill out this form.

Similar Characters

衣 yī

衮 gǔn

衰 shuāi

Practice Writing 表 (biǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 表

What does 表 (biǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 表 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 表 and 衣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 表?

What common words use 表?

How to Write 表 (biǎo)