English–Chinese
“read the meter” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchāo biǎo
Example
今天工作人员来抄表。jīn tiān gōng zuò rén yuán lái chāo biǎo
Today, a staff member came to read the meter.
How to say “read the meter” in Chinese
“Read the meter” in Chinese is 抄表 (chāo biǎo).
A routine visit that turns a meter's displayed number into a written or digital record.
Example sentences with 抄表
物业上门抄表，请在家等候。wù yè shàng mén chāo biǎo qǐng zài jiā děng hòu
The property management company will come to your home to read the meter, so please wait at home.
Tips for using 抄表
- In everyday English, read the meter can suggest only looking at it, while this Chinese verb normally includes noting the number for records, whether on paper or in an app.