Writing
外形 (wài xíng) — how to say "appearance" in Chinese
外形
Appearance
noun
Character composition
外
outside
形
form
Radicals / Keys
夕
Evening
#36 · xī · 3 strokes
彡
Bristle
#59 · shān · 3 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
外形设计
wàixíng shèjì
shape design
外形独特
wàixíng dútè
unique appearance
Examples
这个手机的外形设计很漂亮。
The appearance design of this phone is very beautiful.
它的外形很好。
Its appearance is good.
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Frequently asked questions
Appearance meaning in Chinese
"appearance" in Chinese is 外形 (wài xíng).
What does 外形 mean in English?
外形 (wài xíng) means "Appearance".
How is 外形 pronounced?
It is pronounced wài xíng (written as wai xing, waixing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "appearance" in Chinese characters?
It is written 外形: 外 has 5 strokes, 形 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 外形?
外形 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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