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格式
géshì
Description
“格式”是指东西排列和写出来的样子，比如文件、日期或者文章的样子。
"格式" refers to the way things are arranged and written, such as the appearance of a file, date, or article.
我们常常说文件的格式，也可以说要按照一定的格式来写。
We often talk about the format of a file, and also say that something should be written according to a certain 格式.
Meanings
格式géshì
format; a fixed pattern or layout
请按照这个格式写你的名字。
Please write your name in this format.
格式géshì
file format (in computing)
这个文件的格式是 PDF。
The format of this file is PDF.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
格 (frame/pattern) + 式 (style/form), together meaning a fixed pattern.
- Nuance
格式 stresses layout or arrangement, while 形式 is broader, meaning general form.
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