刻度 (kè dù) — graduation marks, scale markings (on a measuring instrument or vessel)

Definition

Examples

• 温度计上的刻度显示现在是三十五度。
  Wēn dù jì shàng de kè dù xiǎn shì xiàn zài shì sān shí wǔ dù.
  The scale markings on the thermometer show it's now 35 degrees.
• 这个量杯的刻度不准，需要重新校准。
  Zhè ge liáng bēi de kè dù bù zhǔn, xū yào chóng xīn jiào zhǔn.
  The graduations on this measuring cup are inaccurate and need recalibration.
• 按下按钮时，仪表盘的刻度会发光。
  Àn xià àn niǔ shí, yí biǎo pán de kè dù huì fā guāng.
  When you press the button, the scale markings on the dashboard light up.