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surface; express; form; watch
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12 senses · 56 examplesnoun
surface; outside; appearance
Used to describe the outer layer or outward appearance of something.
We shouldn't only judge things by their surface, but also look at their inner essence.
The earth's surface is covered with vast amounts of water and land.
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His outward appearance looks serious, but he is actually very kind.
Only by analyzing problems from the surface to the inside can we find the root cause.
This phone's surface uses a frosted material.
noun
male relative on mother's or sister's side
Refers to relatives related through the mother's side or married sisters, including cousins.
My cousin (mother's brother's son) is a doctor.
He is my younger paternal cousin's uncle, a few years younger than my father.
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I have a very good relationship with my mother's sister's daughter.
Paternal aunt's children are one of our closest distant relatives.
His cousin's wife works at a foreign company.
verb
to express; to show; to demonstrate
Used for conveying emotions, intentions, or formal statements.
He expressed his longing for his hometown through poetry.
At the meeting, he stated his position to support this new policy.
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We should express our respect to the medical workers fighting on the front lines.
He expressed his determination in the letter.
Everyone deeply sympathizes with this citizen who acted bravely for justice.
verb
to induce sweating to cure cold
informalColloquial term for using medication to induce sweating to relieve common cold symptoms.
Take some cold medicine and sweat it out, and your cold will heal faster.
The doctor asked me to drink ginger soup to induce sweating and dispel the cold.
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This kind of herbal medicine can help induce sweating to relieve cold symptoms.
Elders say drinking more hot water to sweat will reduce fever.
noun
model; example; role model
formalRefers to someone or something that serves as a worthy example for others.
He has high work efficiency and is upright, serving as a role model for us to learn from.
This veteran teacher sets a good example for students and is deeply loved by them.
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We should set advanced examples and play a leading role.
His behavior can be called a model for the industry.
As leading cadres, we must set a good example.
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biao (ancient memorial to emperor)
literaryA type of ancient official document submitted to the emperor for major events.
Zhuge Liang's *Shi Biao* is a classic work of ancient Chinese prose.
Jia Yi's *On Granary Storage* is also a famous memorial table.
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Ancient officials often presented their political views to the emperor through memorial tables.
*Chen Qing Biao* is a famous memorial submitted by Li Mi to Emperor Wu of Jin.
Ancient memorial tables usually have strict formats and sincere emotions.
noun
table; chart; form; list
Refers to documents or books arranged in tabular form for organizing information.
There are ten tables in *Records of the Grand Historian*, used to record the timelines of historical events.
This statistical table clearly shows this year's sales data.
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The teacher asked us to fill out a personal information form.
This medical examination form requires your signature and confirmation this afternoon.
We can use spreadsheets to organize financial data.
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stone tablet; commemorative pillar
literaryRefers to stone pillars or tablets with inscriptions or patterns for commemoration or marking.
The Huabiao stone pillars in front of Tian'anmen in Beijing are one of the iconic landmarks of traditional Chinese architecture.
This tomb tablet records the life story of the tomb owner.
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Ancient Huabiao pillars were usually erected in front of palaces, bridges or tombs.
This Han Dynasty stone tablet has been well preserved to this day.
The stone tablet at the entrance of the scenic area is engraved with the name of the scenic area.
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gnomon (ancient sundial component)
archaicA component of the ancient sundial gui biao used to measure the shadow of the sun to determine time and solar terms.
The sundial is an astronomical instrument used in ancient China to measure solar shadows.
Ancient astronomers used the sundial to determine the 24 solar terms.
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The sundial consists of two parts: the base and the gnomon.
This unearthed Han Dynasty sundial is very well preserved.
The principle of the sundial is to use the sun's shadow to measure time.
noun
meter; gauge; measuring device
Refers to various measuring instruments used to detect and display physical quantities such as temperature, electricity, or water pressure.
The thermometer in the classroom shows that today's temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.
Please help me check the electricity meter to see how much electricity we used today.
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The water meter shows that we used 10 tons of water this month.
The gas meter in the kitchen needs regular inspection.
This blood pressure meter can quickly measure your blood pressure.
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watch; wristwatch; portable timepiece
Refers to portable timekeeping devices, usually smaller than clocks, worn on the wrist or carried around.
My pocket watch is a birthday gift from my grandfather.
He wore a new smart watch today.
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This stopwatch can be accurate to one hundredth of a second.
I just bought an electronic watch, the price is very cheap.
He accidentally dropped his watch into the water.
noun
Biao (surname)
A Chinese family name.
Teacher Biao taught us a lively Chinese class today.
I know a friend with the surname Biao, he comes from Shandong.