表格

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word 表格 (biǎo gé) primarily refers to a "form" or "table" used to organize information systematically. It is commonly used in administrative, educational, and business contexts where data needs to be collected, displayed, or processed.

Common Contexts

  1. Paper or digital forms that people fill out, such as application forms or registration sheets.
  2. Tables or spreadsheets used to organize data, like attendance records or financial reports.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 表格 (tiánxiě biǎogé): to fill out a form, a very common phrase when dealing with paperwork.
  • 电子表格 (diànzǐ biǎogé): electronic spreadsheet, referring to digital tables like Excel files.
  • 统计表格 (tǒngjì biǎogé): statistical table, used in data analysis.

Usage Notes

表格 is a noun and is often paired with verbs like (fill out), 制作 (make), or (submit). It is distinct from 表示 (biǎoshì), which means "to express" or "to show," despite sharing the character . Avoid confusing 表格 with 表达 (biǎodá), which relates to expressing ideas verbally or in writing.

When speaking about forms, 表格 is neutral and formal, suitable for both spoken and written Chinese.

Example Sentences

Please fill out this form and then hand it to the front desk.

This form is used to record employees' working hours.

You can create electronic spreadsheets on the computer for easier data