仪表 (yíbiǎo): appearance; bearing

Measure Word

一个仪表 gè

他仪表堂堂，很有气质。

Tā yíbiǎo tángtáng, hěn yǒu qìzhì.

He has a dignified appearance and great bearing.

飞机上有很多仪表。

Fēijī shàng yǒu hěnduō yíbiǎo.

There are many instruments on an airplane.

注意自己的仪表是基本礼仪。

Zhùyì zìjǐ de yíbiǎo shì jīběn lǐyí.

Paying attention to your appearance is basic etiquette.

usage

Two distinct meanings: (1) personal appearance/bearing (仪表堂堂 = dignified appearance), (2) measuring instruments (仪表盘 = dashboard/instrument panel).

仪 yí

表 biǎo