This is the 869th most frequent Chinese word.


"表" means "table," "list," "watch," or "surface," depending on the context.


Here, "表" is used to mean "watch," as a noun referring to a time-telling device.

1. 我买了一块新表。

I bought a new watch.


In this sentence, "表" refers to a "form" or "table," used in the context of organizing data.

2. 将数据填写在表格里。

Fill in the data in the form.


Here, "表" is part of the verb "表明," meaning "to indicate" or "to express."

3. 你的微笑表明了你的开心。

Your smile indicates your happiness.