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字母表 — meaning in English

zì mǔ biǎo

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English meaning

  • ABC noun The alphabet, or the basics of a subject.
  • primer noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.

Senses

字母表 is used for these senses in English:

  • ABC (obsolete) A primer for teaching the Latin alphabet and first elements of reading. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the mid-17th century.]
  • primer A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.

primer — full definition

  1. noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
  2. noun A substance applied as a base coat before paint, to help it stick and look even.
  3. noun A device or charge used to set off an explosive.

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