Writing
形状 (xíngzhuàng) — how to say "shape" in Chinese
形状
Shape, form
noun
Character composition
形
form
状
state, form
Radicals / Keys
彡
Bristle
#59 · shān · 3 strokes
犬
Dog
#94 · quǎn · 4 strokes
Collocations
改变形状
gǎibiàn xíngzhuàng
change shape
形状不同
xíngzhuàng bùtóng
different shapes
Examples
孩子们用彩色的橡皮泥捏出了各种有趣的动物形状，玩得非常开心。
The children used colored playdough to mold various interesting animal shapes and had a lot of fun.
这个蛋糕是什么形状？
What shape is this cake?
Frequently asked questions
Shape in Chinese meaning
"shape" in Chinese is 形状 (xíngzhuàng).
What does 形状 mean in English?
形状 (xíngzhuàng) means "Shape, form".
How is 形状 pronounced?
It is pronounced xíngzhuàng (written as xingzhuang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "shape" in Chinese characters?
It is written 形状: 形 has 7 strokes, 状 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 形状?
形状 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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