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形容 (xíng róng) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

形容 (xíng róng) is a Chinese word: to describe. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 形容

动 dòng verb

to describe

我无法形容当时的感受。

wǒ wú fǎ xíng róng dāng shí de gǎn shòu

I cannot describe the feelings at that time.

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Word breakdown

形 xíng — form, shape

Words with this character (17)
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  • 6 形象 xíng xiàng — image HSK 5
    • 形 form, shape, physical appearance
    • 象 image, appearance, representation
    Example

    她在我心中一直保持着美好的形象。

    tā zài wǒ xīn zhōng yì zhí bǎo chí zhe měi hǎo de xíng xiàng

    She has always maintained a beautiful image in my heart.

  • 7 地形 dì xíng — terrain HSK 6
    • 地 earth, ground, land
    • 形 shape, form, configuration
    Example

    这个地区的地形很复杂。

    zhè ge dì qū de dì xíng hěn fù zá

    The terrain of this area is very complex.

  • 8 形态 xíng tài — form, shape, pattern HSK 6
    • 形 form, shape - the visible external appearance
    • 态 state, condition - the manner or state of existence
    Example

    云的形态千变万化。

    yún de xíng tài qiān biàn wàn huà

    The forms of clouds are ever-changing.

  • 9 情形 qíng xíng — situation HSK 6
    • 情 circumstances, condition, state of affairs
    • 形 form, appearance, manifestation
    Example

    我们要根据实际情形做出决定。

    wǒ men yào gēn jù shí jì qíng xíng zuò chū jué dìng

    We need to make decisions based on the actual situation.

  • 10 变形 biàn xíng — to deform; to transform HSK 7
    • 变 to change, to transform
    • 形 form, shape
    Example

    金属在高温下会变形。

    jīn shǔ zài gāo wēn xià huì biàn xíng

    Metal deforms under high temperature.

  • 11 图形 tú xíng — graphic HSK 7
    • 图 diagram, picture, visual representation
    • 形 shape, form, configuration
    Example

    老师在黑板上画了一个三角形图形。

    lǎo shī zài hēi bǎn shàng huà le yí gè sān jiǎo xíng tú xíng

    The teacher drew a triangular figure on the blackboard.

  • 12 形形色色 xíng xíng sè sè — all kinds of HSK 7
    • 形 form, shape (first instance for emphasis)
    • 形 form, shape (repeated for emphasis and completeness)
    • 色 color, type, variety (first instance for emphasis)
    • 色 color, type, variety (repeated for emphasis and completeness)
    Example

    街上有形形色色的人。

    jiē shàng yǒu xíng xíng sè sè de rén

    There are all kinds of people on the street.

  • 13 形影不离 xíng yǐng bù lí — inseparable HSK 7
    • 形 body, physical form
    • 影 shadow
    • 不 not
    • 离 separate, leave
    Example

    他们两个从小就形影不离。

    tā men liǎng gè cóng xiǎo jiù xíng yǐng bù lí

    The two of them have been inseparable since childhood.

  • 14 无形 wú xíng — intangible HSK 7
    • 无 without, lacking
    • 形 form, shape
    Example

    这种无形的资产很难估价。

    zhè zhǒng wú xíng de zī chǎn hěn nán gū jià

    This kind of intangible asset is difficult to value.

  • 15 畸形 jī xíng — deformed HSK 7
    • 畸 abnormal, irregular
    • 形 form, shape
    Example

    这个婴儿有畸形的手指。

    zhè ge yīng ér yǒu jī xíng de shǒu zhǐ

    This baby has deformed fingers.

  • 16 队形 duì xíng — formation HSK 7
    • 队 team, group, unit
    • 形 shape, form, arrangement
    Example

    舞蹈演员在舞台上变换队形。

    wǔ dǎo yǎn yuán zài wǔ tái shàng biàn huàn duì xíng

    The dancers change formations on stage.

  • 17 隐形 yǐn xíng — invisible HSK 7
    • 隐 hidden, concealed
    • 形 form, shape
    Example

    他戴着隐形眼镜。

    tā dài zhe yǐn xíng yǎn jìng

    He wears contact lenses.

容 róng — appearance, countenance

Words with this character (22)
  • 1 容易 róng yì — easy HSK 3
    • 容 to allow, to accommodate (suggests ready acceptance)
    • 易 easy, simple (core meaning of ease)
    Example

    学习中文不容易。

    xué xí zhōng wén bù róng yì

    Learning Chinese is not easy.

  • 2 内容 nèi róng — content HSK 4
    • 内 inner, inside
    • 容 contain, hold
    Example

    这本书的内容很有趣。

    zhè běn shū de nèi róng hěn yǒu qù

    The content of this book is very interesting.

  • 3 好容易 hǎo róng yì — with great difficulty; finally (after much effort) HSK 6
    • 好 intensifier emphasizing the degree of difficulty (very)
    • 容 part of 容易 (easy); means 'to contain/allow'
    • 易 part of 容易 (easy); means 'easy/simple'
    Example

    我好容易找到了这本书。

    wǒ hǎo róng yì zhǎo dào le zhè běn shū

    I finally found this book after much effort.

  • 4 容量 róng liàng — capacity HSK 6
    • 容 to contain, to hold
    • 量 quantity, amount, measure
    Example

    这个硬盘的容量是500GB。

    zhè ge yìng pán de róng liàng shì wǔ bǎi GB

    The capacity of this hard drive is 500GB.

  • 5 笑容 xiào róng — smile HSK 6
    • 笑 smile, laugh (the smiling action/expression)
    • 容 facial expression, countenance (the visible appearance)
    Example

    她脸上总是带着温暖的笑容。

    tā liǎn shang zǒng shì dài zhe wēn nuǎn de xiào róng

    She always wears a warm smile on her face.

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Structure & writing
1 形 xíng — appearance; shape

形 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 开 kāi — to open (something closed, opposite of 关/合)
开 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 4
并 bìng to merge; to combine into one 研 yán to grind finely
HSK 5
形 xíng appearance; shape
HSK 7
刑 xíng criminal punishment; legal penalty imposed by the state on offenders 荆 jīng chaste tree (a deciduous shrub with long-stalked palmate leaves, blue-purple flowers, and tough branches used for weaving baskets; branches formerly used as a flogging instrument)
1.2 彡 shān — stripes, markings, decorative pattern
彡 is a component in 11 characters
HSK 1
影 yǐng shadow; silhouette formed when an object blocks light; vague image or impression
HSK 2
颜 yán facial expression; countenance
HSK 3
参 cān to join; to participate (in an activity) 衫 shān upper garment, unlined jacket 须 xū must; necessary (auxiliary verb)
HSK 4
修 xiū to decorate and tidy up, making neat and attractive 彩 cǎi various colors; color
HSK 5
形 xíng appearance; shape 珍 zhēn treasure; precious thing
HSK 7
彬 bīn refined and cultured (see "彬彬") 彰 zhāng obvious; prominent

Stroke order

2 容 róng — to contain; to hold; to have capacity for
容 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
溶 róng to dissolve (a substance uniformly distributed in another to form a solution)

consists of

2.1 宀 mián — roof/house radical, shelter
宀 is a component in 48 characters
HSK 1
字 zì written character; word 它 tā third-person pronoun for non-human things; it 宜 yí suitable, appropriate 客 kè guest; visitor (opposite of 主) 家 jiā family; household as a social unit based on marriage and kinship
HSK 2
完 wán complete; whole; intact 室 shì room; chamber
HSK 3
安 ān safe, secure; opposite of '危' 定 dìng calm; stable 实 shí solid, filled completely with no gaps (opposite of "虚") 害 hài harm; disadvantage (opposite of 利、益) 容 róng to contain; to hold; to have capacity for
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宾 bīn guest (opposite of "主" host) 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually
HSK 4
寄 jì to entrust; to place one's trust in 富 fù wealthy; rich in resources (opposite of "贫" and "穷") 察 chá to observe closely; to investigate; to examine
HSK 5
守 shǒu to defend, guard (opposite of 攻) 宝 bǎo treasure; precious thing 宠 chǒng to dote on; to indulge with excessive affection (often from a superior to an inferior) 宣 xuān to announce publicly; to spread, disseminate 宽 kuān wide; broad (opposite of narrow)
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宿 sù to lodge; to spend the night; to sleep overnight 寓 yù to reside temporarily; to lodge
HSK 6
宅 zhái residence; dwelling 宏 hóng grand; vast 官 guān government or military official of a certain rank 审 shěn detailed; thorough 宫 gōng palace (residence of emperor, empress, crown prince, etc.)
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宴 yàn to host a banquet; to feast together 宵 xiāo night 寂 jì quiet, silent 寞 mò quiet and desolate; lonely 灾 zāi disaster caused by nature or human activity 牢 láo (lit.) pen or enclosure for livestock or wild animals
HSK 7
奥 ào southwest corner of a house in ancient times; inner recess of a room 宁 níng peaceful; tranquil 宇 yǔ eaves; by extension, a house or building 宗 zōng ancestor 宙 zhòu all time; eternity (past and present)
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宪 xiàn (lit.) laws and decrees 宰 zǎi to oversee; to preside over 寐 mèi (lit.) to fall asleep; to sleep 寝 qǐn to sleep 寡 guǎ widowed (of a woman) 寥 liáo sparse; few 穴 xué cave; pit or hole in the ground or a structure 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile
2.2 谷 gǔ — narrow valley between two mountains; ravine
谷 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 3
容 róng to contain; to hold; to have capacity for
HSK 5
俗 sú custom; social habit or convention formed over time
HSK 6
欲 yù desire; craving for something or wish to achieve a goal 浴 yù to bathe; to take a bath 裕 yù abundant, ample
HSK 7
豁 huō chipped; cracked; split open

Stroke order