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    Using 形式 (xíngshì) to express 'form' or 'format'

    Manner & Method
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    通过 + Modifier + 的 + 形式

    Explanation

    形式 means 'form,' 'format,' or 'manner,' referring to the way something is structured or presented. It is used to describe the style or method through which something is carried out, often appearing with 通过...的形式 (through the form of).

    Examples

    • 这门课采用线上教学的形式进行。

      Zhè mén kè cǎiyòng xiànshàng jiàoxué de xíngshì jìnxíng.

      This course is conducted in the form of online teaching.

    • 他们通过问卷调查的形式收集了大量数据。

      Tāmen tōngguò wènjuàn diàochá de xíngshì shōují le dàliàng shùjù.

      They collected a large amount of data through questionnaire surveys.

    • 内容很好，但形式上还需要改进。

      Nèiróng hěn hǎo, dàn xíngshì shàng hái xūyào gǎijìn.

      The content is good, but the format still needs improvement.

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