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形式
xíngshì
Description
“形式”指事物的样子或外在的方式，跟“内容”相对。
"形式" refers to the appearance or external manner of something, as opposed to its "content".
我们常说做事不要只看形式，要看真正的内容。
We often say that when doing things, don't just look at the 形式, but focus on the real content.
Meanings
形式xíngshì
form; shape; the outward way something appears
这个考试有两种形式。
There are two formats for this exam.
形式xíngshì
mere formality; something done only for show
这个会议只是走个形式。
This meeting is just a formality.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
形 (form, shape) + 式 (style, type, pattern), together meaning outward form.
- Nuance
often contrasts with 内容; 形式主义 means empty formalism valuing appearance over substance.
In videos
“呃通过直播的形式”
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