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    Referring to 'pattern' with 格局 (géjú)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Modifier + 格局

    Explanation

    The noun 格局 (géjú) means 'pattern,' 'structure,' or 'landscape,' often used to describe the overall arrangement or configuration of a situation. It is commonly used in discussions of geopolitics, markets, or strategic situations. For example, 世界格局 means 'the global landscape.'

    Examples

    • 这件事彻底打破了原有的市场格局。

      Zhè jiàn shì chèdǐ dǎpò le yuán yǒu de shìchǎng géjú.

      This incident completely disrupted the existing market landscape.

    • 当前的国际格局正在发生深刻变化。

      Dāngqián de guójì géjú zhèngzài fāshēng shēnkè biànhuà.

      The current international landscape is undergoing profound changes.

    • 这座城市的整体格局非常合理。

      Zhè zuò chéngshì de zhěngtǐ géjú fēicháng hélǐ.

      The overall layout of this city is very well-planned.

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