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xíng

Description

“形”是指东西的样子或外表的形状。

"形" refers to the appearance or external shape of something.

我们常常在“形状”、“图形”这些词里看到它。

We often see "形" in words like "形状" and "图形".

Meanings

xíng

shape; form; appearance

这个杯子的形很特别。

This cup has a very unique shape.

xíng

to appear; to show; to become apparent

他的进步很快就形于外了。

His progress quickly became apparent.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    originally depicting an outline or contour, now the core morpheme for 'shape/form'.

  • Nuance

    rarely used alone in modern speech; mostly appears in compounds like 形状 or 形式.

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