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shì

Description

「式」常常用来说一个正式的活动,比如开学式、结婚式。

"式" is often used to refer to a formal event, such as a school opening ceremony or a wedding ceremony.

它也可以表示一种样子或方法,比如中式、新式。

It can also indicate a style or method, such as Chinese style or new style.

Meanings

shì

ceremony; formal event

今天学校有开学式。

There is an opening ceremony at school today.

shì

style; type; pattern

我喜欢这种新式的手机。

I like this new style of mobile phone.

shì

formula; equation (in math)

这个数学式很难。

This math problem is difficult.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    originally means 'model, pattern'; used as a suffix in words like 中式, 正式.

  • Nuance

    rarely used alone; usually part of compounds like 方式 or 仪式.

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