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正式 (zhèng shì): formal, official

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
formal, official
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 4

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • formal
  • official
  • formal
  • official
  • according to established rules or conventions
  • regular
  • proper
  • legitimate

Chinese explanation

  • 符合公认标准、规范或礼节要求的
  • 郑重而有规矩的，与随便相对
  • 合乎法定手续或正式规定的。

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Character breakdown

HSK 2

straight

HSK 5

type

Example sentences

，。

This is a formal occasion, please wear formal attire.

。

The meeting will officially begin at 3 PM.

。

We need an official document as proof.

，。

His apology was very formal, and everyone accepted it.

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