How to Say ‘Shape’ in Simplified Chinese
形状
💬 Usage Tip: The word [形状] (shing-jwong) can be divided into [形] meaning 'form' and [状] meaning 'appearance'.
🇨🇳 In China: Shapes are important in Chinese symbols and Feng Shui, where certain shapes are believed to influence energy flow.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
形状
[xíng zhuàng]
shape
The form or outline of an object or figure.
不同形状的云朵在空中漂浮。
Clouds of different shapes float in the sky.
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