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    Expressing "form" or "shape" with 形态 (xíngtài)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 形态

    Explanation

    The noun 形态 (xíngtài) means "form," "shape," or "state of being." It describes the outward appearance or configuration of something. For example, 人类的形态 means "human form."

    Examples

    • 这种植物的形态非常独特。

      Zhè zhǒng zhíwù de xíngtài fēicháng dútè.

      The form of this plant is very unique.

    • 水在不同温度下会呈现不同的形态。

      Shuǐ zài bùtóng wēndù xià huì chéngxiàn bùtóng de xíngtài.

      Water takes on different forms at different temperatures.

    • 他在研究古代建筑的形态和结构。

      Tā zài yánjiū gǔdài jiànzhù de xíngtài hé jiégòu.

      He is studying the form and structure of ancient architecture.

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