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The Chinese word xingshi - 形式 - xíngshì
(form in Chinese)
Phonetic script (Hanyu Pinyin)
xíngshì
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English translations
form,
shape
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The traditional Chinese characters of xíngshì are identical with the modern (simplified) characters displayed above.
Chinese Pinyin example sentence with 形式 ( xingshi / xíngshì ) ⓘWriting in Pinyin
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Before using this Pinyin example sentence, consider that Chinese characters should always be your first choice in written communication.
If you cannot use Chinese characters, it is preferable to use the Pinyin with tones. Only use the Pinyin without tones if there's no other option (e.g. writing a text message from/to a mobile phone that doesn't support special characters such as ā, í, ǒ, ù).
Kaoshi de xingshi shi koushi.
Kǎoshì de xíngshì shì kǒushì.– English translation: The exam takes the form of an oral test.
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shape | type
形式 ( xingshi / xíngshì ) belongs to the 500 most common composed words in Chinese language (rank 483)
形式 ( xingshi / xíngshì ) belongs to the 500 most common composed words in Chinese language (rank 483)
Other characters that are pronounced xíngshì in Chinese
More words that mean form in Chinese
biǎogé ( 表格 )
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