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    Referring to square shape with 方形 (fāngxíng)

    Description & Modification
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    Structure

    方形 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    方形 means "square shape" or "square," describing a geometric figure with four equal sides. It can be used as a noun on its own or as a modifier before another noun. It also appears as a character name in children's stories.

    Examples

    • 请把这张纸剪成方形。

      Qǐng bǎ zhè zhāng zhǐ jiǎn chéng fāngxíng.

      Please cut this piece of paper into a square.

    • 桌子上放着一个方形的盒子。

      Zhuōzi shàng fàng zhe yí gè fāngxíng de hézi.

      There is a square box on the table.

    • 这块方形的巧克力看起来很好吃。

      Zhè kuài fāngxíng de qiǎokèlì kàn qǐlái hěn hǎochī.

      This square piece of chocolate looks delicious.

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