字型 (zì xíng) — font, typeface
Definition
Refers to the visual design of a set of characters — the font or typeface (size, shape, style). Often confused with 字体, which is the broader term including both the typeface and script system; 字型 emphasizes the visual form.
noun
fonttypeface
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 字型，。Zhè piān wén zhāng de zì xíng tài xiǎo le, kàn zhe hěn lèi.The font of this article is too small, it's tiring to read.
- 字型。Shè jì shī wèi zhè ge pǐn pái shè jì le yí tào dú tè de zì xíng.The designer created a unique typeface for this brand.
- 字型？Nǐ zài diàn nǎo shàng xuǎn de zì xíng shì shén me?What font did you select on your computer?
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