aat3 lik6 biu1壓力表压力表
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Definition
Pressure gauge; an instrument used to measure and display pressure.
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How it's used
This term is used in technical and industrial contexts to refer to a mechanical instrument for measuring fluid pressure. While it is a direct translation of the English term, it is specifically used for physical gauges rather than metaphorical pressure. In casual conversation, people might simply refer to it as 錶 if the context of pressure is already clear.
Measure word
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This pressure gauge is broken, I cannot see the reading.
Related words
Common phrases
pressure gauge reading
check the pressure gauge
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the character 表 with 錶. While 表 can mean a table or a form, the instrument for measuring is specifically written as 錶 in Hong Kong, although 壓力表 is also commonly accepted in technical documentation.
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Grammar guides
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