形

xíng
#269 most
frequent character
form, shape, body, entity, appear
noun
verb
adjective

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

形 pairs 彡 lines with 开 jiān, actually 幵, which supplies the sound. Lines make a drawing, giving the first sense 'form, image.' That grew to 'appearance' and 'situation.'

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Example Sentences

这个雕塑的形状非常独特。
zhègè diāosù de xíngzhuàng fēicháng dútè 。
The shape of this sculpture is very unique.
这辆车的外形很流线型。
zhè liàng chē de wàixíng hěn liúxiànxíng 。
The exterior of this car has a streamlined shape.
她的笑容给人一种温暖的形象。
tāde xiàoróng gěirén yīzhǒng wēnnuǎn de xíngxiàng 。
Her smile gives people a warm impression.

Words with similar meanings

样子yàngzǐ
appearance
This term refers to the outward look or aspect, similar to '形', but is more casual.
形状xíngzhuàng
shape
This is a more specific term that focuses explicitly on the geometric form.

Words Starting With 形

形势xíng shì
circumstances; situation; terrain
形容xíng róng
to describe; description; appearance; look
形式xíng shì
form; shape; situation; circumstance
形成xíng chéng
to form; to take shape
形状xíng zhuàng
form; shape

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