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    Referring to a shape with 形 (xíng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Descriptor + 形

    Explanation

    形 (xíng) is a noun and suffix meaning "shape" or "form," commonly attached to other characters to describe specific geometric or abstract shapes. For example, 三角形 means "triangle" (three-angle shape) and 圆形 means "circle."

    Examples

    • 这块饼干是心形的，很可爱。

      zhè kuài bǐnggān shì xīnxíng de, hěn kě'ài.

      This cookie is heart-shaped—very cute.

    • 请你画一个圆形和一个方形。

      qǐng nǐ huà yī gè yuánxíng hé yī gè fāngxíng.

      Please draw a circle and a square.

    • 这条河的形状像一个弓形。

      zhè tiáo hé de xíngzhuàng xiàng yī gè gōngxíng.

      The shape of this river looks like an arc.

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