Chinese

xíngshì
Meaning: form; shape; style
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

形
式

Example sentences

We should pay attention to content, and not merely form.
我們必須與各種形式的歧視作鬥爭。
我们必须与各种形式的歧视作斗争。
We must fight against all forms of discrimination.
內容是主要的,形式還在其次。
内容是主要的,形式还在其次。
Content is primary; form is secondary.
我們應該消除一切形式的種族歧視。
我们应该消除一切形式的种族歧视。
We should eliminate all forms of racial discrimination.
我們應該反對任何形式的勞動剝削。
我们应该反对任何形式的劳动剥削。
We should oppose any form of labor exploitation.
法律禁止任何形式的種族歧視。
法律禁止任何形式的种族歧视。
The law prohibits any form of racial discrimination.
雖然形式變了,但問題的實質依然沒有改變。
虽然形式变了,但问题的实质依然没有改变。
Although the form has changed, the essence of the problem remains unchanged.

Usage Notes

Refers to the outer appearance or structure, often contrasted with content (內容).

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