Meaning of 方式
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- way; method; manner; mode; pattern (of behavior etc)
Measure word: 種|种
How to use 方式
方式 describes how something is done, often a habit, style, or system, and it commonly follows a describing phrase with 的. Example: 我喜欢这种生活方式。(Wǒ xǐhuan zhè zhǒng shēnghuó fāngshì.) I like this way of life.
方 (fāng) means a direction or side, and 式 (shì) means a style or form. A 方式 is the direction and form you choose to do something, so it means a way or manner.
Common mistake: Learners often swap 方式 and 方法 (fāngfǎ). 方法 is a method for solving a problem, as in 学习方法 (study method), while 方式 is a manner or mode, as in 生活方式 (lifestyle) or 付款方式 (payment method).
方式 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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方 fāng · square · 4 strokes
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式 shì · type · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 方式.
| 地方 | dìfang | region; regional (away from the central administration) |
| 方法 | fāngfǎ | method; way; technique; procedure |
| 方向 | fāngxiàng | direction; orientation |
| 方面 | fāngmiàn | respect; aspect |
| 方便 | fāngbiàn | convenient; suitable; to facilitate; to make things easy |
| 南方 | nánfāng | south; southern direction; (in China) southern regions, often referring to areas south of |
| 北方 | běifāng | north; the northern part a country |
| 西方 | xīfāng | the West; the Occident |
| 东方 | dōngfāng | east |
| 方便面 | fāngbiànmiàn | instant noodles |
| 对方 | duìfāng | the other person; the other side; the other party |
| 正式 | zhèngshì | formal; official |
Questions about 方式
What does 方式 mean?
方式 (fāngshì) means "way; method; manner; mode; pattern (of behavior etc)" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 方式?
方式 is made of 2 characters: 方 (4 strokes), 式 (6 strokes). That is 10 strokes in total.
Is 方式 an HSK word?
Yes. 方式 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What measure word goes with 方式?
The most common one is 种 (zhǒng), as in 一种方式 (yì zhǒng fāngshì), one way. You will also see 个 (gè) in casual speech.
What are some common phrases with 方式?
Useful ones are 生活方式 (shēnghuó fāngshì) lifestyle, 联系方式 (liánxì fāngshì) contact information, and 付款方式 (fùkuǎn fāngshì) payment method. 联系方式 shows up often on forms and business cards.