COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 表 is built
Traditional etymology note: Fur 毛 clothing 衣; a shawl or wrap
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How to Write 表 (biǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
exterior surface
biǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
biǎo
表
exterior surface
Common words
shǒu biǎo
手表
wristwatch
biǎo yǎn
表演
play; show; performance; exhibition
biǎo gé
表格
form; table
biǎo shì
表示
(of sb) to express; to state; to show; (of sth) to indicate; to signify; to show; expression; manifestation
biǎo xiàn
表现
to show; to show off; to display; to manifest
biǎo yáng
表扬
to praise; to commend
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
表
表
表
表
表
表
表
表
LEARNING TIP
Remember 表
Say “biǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 表
Common words and phrases
shǒu biǎo
wristwatch
biǎo yǎn
play; show; performance; exhibition
biǎo gé
form; table
biǎo shì
(of sb) to express; to state; to show; (of sth) to indicate; to signify; to show; expression; manifestation
biǎo xiàn
to show; to show off; to display; to manifest
biǎo yáng
to praise; to commend
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“表”。
Zhège zì shì “biǎo”.
This character is “表”.
我正在学习“表”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “biǎo” zì.
I am learning the character “表”.
请写一遍“表”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “biǎo”.
Please write “表” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 表?
表 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 表 (biǎo) mean?
表 (biǎo) means exterior surface.
What is the radical of 表?
The radical of 表 is 衣, associated with Not yet classified.