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仪表
yíbiǎo
Description
“仪表”有两个常用意思：一个是指人的外表和样子，另一个是指测量东西的机器上的表。
"仪表" has two common meanings: one refers to a person's appearance and looks, the other refers to the gauges on measuring machines.
说一个人“仪表堂堂”，就是说他长得好看、有精神。
Saying someone is "仪表堂堂" means they look good and spirited.
Meanings
仪表yíbiǎo
a person's appearance and bearing
他仪表很好，让人觉得可靠。
He has a good appearance and seems reliable.
仪表yíbiǎo
instrument, gauge, meter
车上的仪表显示油快没了。
The gauge on the car shows the fuel is almost empty.
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Notes
- Etymology
仪 (appearance/instrument) + 表 (outward form/gauge), covering both human bearing and measuring devices.
- Nuance
for appearance it sounds formal, often in 仪表堂堂; everyday speech prefers 外表 or 长相.
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