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形式
xíng shì
Meaning
- form
- formality
Definition
事物的形状、结构；方式、方法；表面现象（区别于内容）；一定的格式。
Form; shape; structure; method; appearance (as opposed to content); format.
Usage
用于描述事物的外在表现、组织方式或特定格式，常见于抽象概念，如艺术形式、组织形式、表达形式等。
Used to describe the outward appearance, organizational method, or specific format of things, often in abstract contexts such as art forms, organizational forms, forms of expression, etc.
Examples
- 1 这种艺术形式在西方很流行。 (This art form is very popular in the West.)
- 2 我们需要改变会议的形式，提高效率。 (We need to change the form of the meeting to improve efficiency.)
- 3 不要只注重形式，而忽略了内容。 (Don't focus only on form while ignoring content.)
- 4 请填写这份申请表格，注意格式要求。 (Please fill out this application form, paying attention to the format requirements.)
- 5 他们的合作形式是合资企业。 (Their form of cooperation is a joint venture.)
- 6 这个问题的表现形式有很多种。 (This problem manifests in many forms.)
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