pò​biǎo

broken watch

  • created sense approved 破表/破錶 · pò​biǎo · off the charts — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    破表 / 破錶

    pò​biǎo

    off the charts

    To exceed a very high limit or intensity, such as high viewership ratings or extreme enthusiasm

    破 (literal) → 破 · pò · to exceed 表 (literal) → 表/錶 · biǎo · meter

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  • created sense approved 破表/破錶 · pò​biǎo · broken watch — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    破表 / 破錶

    pò​biǎo

    broken watch

    A worn-out or broken watch or clock that does not keep time accurately

    破 (literal) → 破 · pò · broken 表 (literal) → 表/錶 · biǎo · watch

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  • created sense approved 破表/破錶 · pò​biǎo · to break a record — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    破表 / 破錶

    pò​biǎo

    to break a record

    To break a record in track and field or other sports where time is measured by a stopwatch

    破 (literal) → 破 · pò · to exceed 表 (literal) → 表/錶 · biǎo · meter

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  • created sense approved 破表/破錶 · pò​biǎo · [uncertain] — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    破表 / 破錶

    pò​biǎo

    [uncertain]

    (slang) Uncertain or unpredictable, often used as a pun on a broken watch that cannot provide an accurate time

    破 (literal) → 破 · pò · broken 表 (literal) → 表/錶 · biǎo · watch

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