xíng shì
forme; aspect; disposition
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这种形式的艺术在中国很受欢迎。
Zhè zhǒng xíngshì de yìshù zài zhōngguó hěn shòu huānyíng.
This form of art is very popular in China.
他用一种新的形式来表达自己的思想。
Tā yòng yī zhǒng xīn de xíngshì lái biǎodá zìjǐ de sīxiǎng.
He used a new form to express his thoughts.
这种形式的政府在中国很常见。
Zhè zhǒng xíngshì de zhèngfǔ zài zhōngguó hěn chángjiàn.
This form of government is very common in China.
内容 (nèiróng)
content
实质 (shízhi)
substance
The Chinese word 形式 (xíngshì) is composed of two characters: 形 (xíng), meaning "form, shape, appearance", and 式 (shì), meaning "pattern, model, style". Together, these characters convey the idea of a "formal pattern" or "established form".The word 形式 is often used in the context of language, art, and other creative fields to refer to the specific structure, style, or format of a work. For example, in the context of language, 形式 can refer to the grammatical structure of a sentence or the overall style of a piece of writing. In the context of art, 形式 can refer to the composition, color palette, or brushstrokes used in a painting.In a broader sense, 形式 can also be used to refer to the overall structure or format of an event, organization, or system. For example, it can be used to describe the organizational structure of a company or the format of a conference.Understanding the etymology of 形式 can help HSK learners to better understand the meaning and usage of this word in different contexts. By breaking down the word into its component characters, learners can gain a deeper understanding of the concept it represents.
