Meaning of 仪式
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- ceremony
How to use 仪式
仪式 is a formal noun for organized ceremonies like weddings, graduations, signings, or flag raisings. It often follows a describing word, as in 结婚仪式 (wedding ceremony) or 签字仪式 (signing ceremony). Example: 仪式九点开始。(Yíshì jiǔ diǎn kāishǐ.) The ceremony starts at nine.
仪 (yí) has the person radical 亻 and suggests a person's proper bearing or etiquette, and 式 (shì) means a set form or style, as in 方式 (fāngshì). Put them together and you get people following a fixed form of etiquette: a ceremony.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 仪式 (yíshì) with 形式 (xíngshì, form) or 正式 (zhèngshì, formal) because they share 式. Only 仪式 means an actual ceremony event. Also keep the second tone on 仪 (yí). Do not say it with a falling tone.
仪式 in example sentences
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仪 yí · instrument · 5 strokes
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式 shì · type · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 仪式.
| 方式 | fāngshì | way; method; manner; mode; pattern (of behavior etc) |
| 正式 | zhèngshì | formal; official |
| 形式 | xíngshì | outer appearance; form |
| 模式 | móshì | mode; pattern; model |
| 公式 | gōngshì | formula |
| 开幕式 | kāimùshì | opening ceremony |
| 闭幕式 | bìmùshì | closing ceremony |
| 仪器 | yíqì | instrument; apparatus |
| 礼仪 | lǐyí | etiquette; ceremony |
| 款式 | kuǎnshì | pattern; style |
| 各式各样 | gèshì-gèyàng | (of) all kinds and sorts; various |
| 仪表 | yíbiǎo | appearance; bearing |
Questions about 仪式
What does 仪式 mean?
仪式 (yíshì) means "ceremony" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 仪式?
仪式 is made of 2 characters: 仪 (5 strokes), 式 (6 strokes). That is 11 strokes in total.
Is 仪式 an HSK word?
Yes. 仪式 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 仪式 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 仪式 is written 儀式.
What is the difference between 仪式 and 典礼?
Both can mean ceremony. 典礼 (diǎnlǐ) usually refers to a grand, formal occasion such as 毕业典礼 (graduation ceremony). 仪式 is broader and can also mean rituals or ceremonial procedures in general.
What does 仪式感 mean?
仪式感 (yíshìgǎn) is a popular modern expression for a sense of ritual or occasion. People use it when small acts make daily life feel special, like having a nice dinner on a birthday.