行事 (xíng shì) — (v.o.) to handle affairs, to conduct matters; (n.) behavior, conduct
Definition
行事 means 'to act / conduct oneself' and emphasizes the manner or style of how something is done (often formal/written). As a verb-object, it pairs with 风格 ('行事风格'); as a noun, it means 'behavior, conduct'.
verb
(v.o.) to handle affairsto conduct matters(n.) behaviorconduct
Examples
- ，行事。Tā zuò shì hěn yǒu yuán zé, cóng bù suí yì xíng shì.He acts with principles and never handles affairs casually.
- ，。Tā xíng le yí jiàn bú yì zhī shì, ràng dà jiā dōu shī wàng le.He carried out an unjust act, disappointing everyone.
- 行事。Tā de xíng shì fēng gé fēi cháng guǒ duàn lì luo.His way of doing things is very decisive and efficient.
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