Chinese phrase
这个〜是什么形状？ zhè ge 〜 shì shén me xíng zhuàng
Meaning
What shape is this ___?
When to use it
Asks what shape a nearby object has. It is a simple way to ask about the object's form or outline when identifying or describing it.
Example dialogue
这个盒子是什么形状？ zhè ge hé zi shì shén me xíng zhuàng
What shape is this box?
它是长方形的。 tā shì cháng fāng xíng de
It's rectangular.