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“型”是一个字,常用来说东西的样子、种类或大小。

"型" is a character commonly used to describe the shape, type, or size of something.

我们常说“大型”、“小型”,也可以说血型或者一个车型。

We often say "大型" (large-scale), "小型" (small-scale), and can also refer to blood type or a vehicle model using "型".

Meanings

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type; kind; model

这个手机是新型。

This phone is a new model.

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size (of clothes, shoes)

你穿什么型的鞋子?

What style of shoes do you wear?

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mold; pattern for shaping

我们用这个型做面包。

We use this type to make bread.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    originally a casting mold; extended to mean 'type, form, model'.

  • Nuance

    型 usually attaches to another word (血型, 车型), rarely stands alone.

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