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谱
pǔ
Description
“谱”常常指一种表格或记录，比如乐谱、菜谱。
"谱" often refers to a type of chart or record, such as a music score or recipe.
在口语里，“靠谱”表示一个人或事很可靠。
In spoken language, "靠谱" means a person or thing is very reliable.
Meanings
谱pǔ
a chart, table, or record (music, recipes, etc.)
他会看乐谱唱歌。
He can read sheet music and sing.
靠谱kàopǔ
reliable; dependable (colloquial)
这个人很靠谱。
This person is very reliable.
谱pǔ
to compose or set to music
他给这首诗谱了曲。
He composed music for this poem.
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Notes
- Nuance
靠谱 and 离谱 are very common in daily speech, meaning reliable vs. absurd.
- Etymology
originally a systematic record or chart; extended to reliability in slang.
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