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手表

shǒu biǎo
个 gè 只 zhǐ 块 kuài
HSK 2.0 Level 2 HSK 3.0 Level 2 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. wristwatch

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Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with the verb 戴 (dài) meaning "to wear"; e.g., 戴手表 (dài shǒubiǎo) – wear a wristwatch.

Common mistakes

Avoid saying 一手表 (yī shǒubiǎo) for "a watch"; use 一块手表 (yī kuài shǒubiǎo) with the proper measure word 块.

Example Sentences

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我的 手表 不走了。
My watch has stopped working.
他把 手表 押在当铺里了。
He pawned his watch at the pawnshop.
这块 手表 很值钱。
This watch is very valuable.
这个名牌 手表 很贵。
This famous brand watch is very expensive.
这块名贵的 手表 是他爷爷留下的。
This precious watch was left by his grandfather.

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Child Words of 手表

手
shǒu

hand

表
biǎo

exterior surface