biu1表
Jyutpingbiu1
Yalebīu
Definition
A table, list, form, or document that presents information systematically.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to structured data or lists presented in a grid or column format. It is rarely used on its own as a standalone noun in casual speech, almost always appearing as a suffix in compound words like 時間表 or 價目表. When referring to a simple list of items in a non-tabular format, speakers often prefer the term 清單 instead.
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This price list is written very clearly, no need to ask anyone.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 表, which appears in words like 表達 or 表演. As a noun meaning table or list, it is strictly a suffix in modern spoken Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
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