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模型
móxíng
Description
模型是照着真的东西做出来的小样子，可以是飞机、汽车或者房子。
A 模型 is a small version made to look like the real thing, such as an airplane, car, or house.
人们用模型来学习、玩，或者展示一个新的设计。
People use 模型 to learn, play, or show a new design.
Meanings
模型móxíng
a scale model or miniature replica
他做了一个飞机模型。
He made a model airplane.
模型móxíng
a mold or template for shaping things
工人把水倒进模型里。
The worker poured water into the model.
模型móxíng
a model in science or computing
这个数学模型很有用。
This mathematical model is very useful.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
模 (mold/pattern) + 型 (type/form), together meaning a shaped representation.
- Nuance
模型 is a physical or abstract model; 模特 means a fashion model (person).
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