式 (shì) - Style & type

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shì ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 弋

上姝

式 · shì

Style;

type;

pattern;

model;

formula;

ceremony;

mathematical formula;

to imitate.

Styletypepattern

Usage highlights

FormulaStyleModeModelOpening ceremonyMathematical formula

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 无式— formless; without pattern

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a new style of clothing (新式服装).
  • We need to change our mode of thinking (思维方式).
  • He is learning mathematical formulas (数学公式).
  • The opening ceremony was grand (开幕式).

Collocations

  • Formula(公式)
  • Style(式样)
  • Mode(模式)
  • Model(模型)
  • Opening ceremony(开幕式)
  • Mathematical formula(数学公式)

Idioms

  • Sticking to the same pattern(墨守成规)
  • A mere formality(形式主义)
  • Various styles and forms(各式各样)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'law' or 'model' in ancient texts, later extended to mean 'style' and 'formula'.
  • Used in mathematics and science to denote formulas and equations.
  • In traditional culture, it refers to rituals and ceremonies that follow established patterns.

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