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    Referring to "way" or "method" with 方式 (fāngshì)

    Manner & Method
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Adjective + 的 + 方式

    Explanation

    The noun 方式 (fāngshì) means "way," "method," or "manner," referring to how something is done. It is commonly used with modifiers to describe a particular approach or style. For example, 用这种特殊的方式 means "in this special way."

    Examples

    • 每个人都有自己的学习方式，不用勉强。

      měi gè rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de xuéxí fāngshì, bú yòng miǎnqiǎng.

      Everyone has their own way of learning — there's no need to force it.

    • 他用一种很幽默的方式解释了这个问题。

      tā yòng yì zhǒng hěn yōumò de fāngshì jiěshì le zhège wèntí.

      He explained the problem in a very humorous way.

    • 我不太喜欢这种沟通方式，太直接了。

      wǒ bú tài xǐhuān zhè zhǒng gōutōng fāngshì, tài zhíjiē le.

      I don't really like this way of communicating — it's too direct.

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