外形 (wài xíng) — external form, shape, figure

Definition

外形 (wài xíng) refers to the external shape or form of an object, focusing on its physical outline. It is more concrete than 形式 (form vs. content) and less about human appearance than 形象 (image) or 体态 (body shape). Use 外形 for the visible contour of things like phones, buildings, or machines.

noun

external formshapefigure

Examples

外形。
Zhège shǒujī de wài xíng hěn hǎokàn.
The shape of this phone is very nice.
外形。
Tā de wài xíng biànhuà hěn dà.
His appearance has changed a lot.
外形。
Zhè zhǒng jiànzhù de wài xíng hěn tèbié.
The shape of this building is very special.

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