HSK · Level 14
135 words
Chinese word
外形
Pronunciation
Pinyinwài xíng
Meaning
- nounshape
Example
这个零件的外形不规则。zhè ge líng jiàn de wài xíng bù guī zé
The shape of this part is irregular.
More examples
尽管外形相似，他们的性能差别很大。jín guǎn wài xíng xiāng sì tā men de xìng néng chā bié hěn dà
Although their appearance is similar, their performance differs greatly.
Core concept
Shows a thing as it appears from the outside, like a form traced by its outer edges.
Common phrases
外形美观wài xíng měi guān
attractive appearance
外形特征wài xíng tè zhēng
appearance characteristics
外形相似wài xíng xiāng sì
similar in appearance
Similar words
形状xíng zhuàng: The overall shape and structural form of an object.
外观wài guān: The visible appearance and overall look of an object.
轮廓lún kuò: The outer outline or boundary line that shows an object's shape.
尺寸chǐ cùn: The specific measurements of an object, such as its length, width, or height.
Definition in Chinese
指事物表面的轮廓或外观形态，强调能看到的外部样子而非内部构造。zhǐ shì wù biǎo miàn de lún kuò huò wài guān xíng tài qiáng diào néng kàn dào de wài bù yàng zi ér fēi nèi bù gòu zào
Word origin
外形 (wàixíng, "outer form") is built from 外 (wài, "outside") and 形 (xíng, "form"), making its focus on visible form clear.
Usage tips
- In everyday English, a speaker may describe how an object looks, while this noun is useful when its visible boundaries are the focus.