正式
zhèngshìTraditional: 正式
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Translation
formal, official
Word origin
A compound of 正 (zhèng, upright, proper) and 式 (shì, form, pattern), describing what follows the proper, established form.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 正 (zhèng, proper) + 式 (shì, form)
Stroke order
正
式
Examples
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This is a formal contract.
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The meeting is about to officially begin.
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He is dressed very formally today.
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The company officially announced the news.
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We have not formally met yet.
正式 (zhèng shì) is an adjective meaning formal or official. It describes events, documents, dress and announcements that follow established procedure.
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