Chinese

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

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Example sentences

我們應該注重內容,而不只是形式。
我们应该注重内容,而不只是形式。
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。
We must fight against all forms of discrimination.
內容是主要的,形式還在其次。
Content is primary; form is secondary.
我們應該消除一切形式的種族歧視。
We should eliminate all forms of racial discrimination.
我們應該反對任何形式的勞動剝削。
We should oppose any form of labor exploitation.

Usage Notes

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

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