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形式 (xíng shì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

形式 (xíng shì) is a Chinese word: form. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 形式

名 míng noun

form

会议采用线上形式进行。

huì yì cǎi yòng xiàn shàng xíng shì jìn xíng

The meeting is conducted in an online format.

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Word breakdown

形 xíng — shape, appearance

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.

式 shì — style, type, manner

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  • 6 闭幕式 bì mù shì — closing ceremony HSK 5
    • 闭 close, shut (indicating the closing/ending aspect)
    • 幕 curtain (metaphorically represents the end of an event)
    • 式 ceremony (indicates a formal ceremonial event)
    Example

    闭幕式将在今晚举行。

    bì mù shì jiāng zài jīn wǎn jǔ xíng

    The closing ceremony will be held tonight.

  • 7 仪式 yí shì — ceremony HSK 6
    • 仪 ceremonial, ritual aspect
    • 式 form, pattern, style
    Example

    他们参加了开幕仪式。

    tā men cān jiā le kāi mù yí shì

    They attended the opening ceremony.

  • 8 款式 kuǎn shì — style HSK 6
    • 款 type, model
    • 式 style, form
    Example

    这件衣服的款式很时尚。

    zhè jiàn yī fu de kuǎn shì hěn shí shàng

    The style of this clothing is very fashionable.

  • 9 便携式 biàn xié shì — portable HSK 7
    • 便 convenient, easy
    • 携 carry, bring along
    • 式 style, type, form
    Example

    我买了一个便携式充电器。

    wǒ mǎi le yí ge biàn xié shì chōng diàn qì

    I bought a portable charger.

  • 10 公式 gōng shì — formula HSK 7
    • 公 public, common, universal (indicating standardized and universally applicable)
    • 式 form, pattern, structure (indicating a fixed form or rule)
    Example

    老师在黑板上写了一个公式。

    lǎo shī zài hēi bǎn shàng xiě le yí gè gōng shì

    The teacher wrote a formula on the blackboard.

  • 11 新式 xīn shì — new-style HSK 7
    • 新 new
    • 式 style, type, model
    Example

    这是一种新式武器。

    zhè shì yī zhǒng xīn shì wǔ qì

    This is a new-style weapon.

  • 12 格式 gé shì — format HSK 7
    • 格 standard, pattern, frame
    • 式 style, type, manner
    Example

    这个文件的格式不对。

    zhè ge wén jiàn de gé shì bù duì

    This file's format is incorrect.

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 式 shì — shape or form of an object
式 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 2
试 shì to try; to attempt; to test informally

consists of

2.1 弋 yì — an arrow with a string attached, used for shooting birds
弋 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 4
式 shì shape or form of an object
HSK 5
代 dài to substitute; to replace 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")
HSK 7
腻 nì to feel put off by greasy food
2.2 工 gōng — worker; working class
工 is a component in 19 characters
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood)
HSK 3
差 chā mistake; error 空 kōng empty; hollow; impractical 轻 qīng light in weight; low in density (opposite of '重')
HSK 4
功 gōng merit; achievement (opposite of 过) 巧 qiǎo clever and skillful; ingenious 式 shì shape or form of an object 江 jiāng a large river 项 xiàng (lit.) back of the neck/nape
HSK 5
贡 gòng to offer tribute to the imperial court
HSK 6
巩 gǒng firm, solid 径 jìng narrow path; footpath 攻 gōng to attack, assault; opposite of 'defend' 虹 hóng rainbow (colorful arc in the sky after rain, with seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet)
HSK 7
扛 káng to carry on one's shoulder (without tools) 杠 gàng thick rod or pole 毁 huǐ to destroy; to ruin 缸 gāng large container (jar, vat, or crock) with a narrow base and wide mouth, made of pottery, porcelain, enamel, or glass 诬 wū to falsely accuse; to slander with fabricated facts

Stroke order