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    Referring to a type or style with 式 (shì)

    Description & Modification
    Listing & Enumeration

    Structure

    Modifier + 式 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 式 (shì) means "style," "type," or "model" and is used as a suffix to classify or describe a particular kind of something. It commonly attaches to other words to form compound descriptions, such as 美式 (American-style) or 新式 (new-style).

    Examples

    • 这家餐厅主要做美式汉堡。

      Zhè jiā cāntīng zhǔyào zuòměishì hànbǎo.

      This restaurant mainly makes American-style burgers.

    • 她家的装修是日式风格的，很简洁。

      Tā jiā de zhuāngxiū shì rìshì fēnggé de, hěn jiǎnjié.

      Her home is decorated in Japanese style, very minimalist.

    • 这种新式教学方法很受学生欢迎。

      Zhè zhǒng xīnshì jiàoxué fāngfǎ hěn shòu xuéshēng huānyíng.

      This new teaching method is very popular with students.

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