Definition
形容 is a general verb for 'to describe' in speech, focusing on appearance, qualities, or feelings. It's less vivid than 描绘 (to depict in detail) and less literary than 描写 (to portray in writing). Use 形容 for everyday oral descriptions; 描述 is a close synonym but slightly more formal.
verb
to describe (appearance, qualities, feelings, etc.)
Examples
- 形容。Tā de biǎoqíng hěn nán yòng yǔyán xíng róng.His expression is hard to describe in words.
- 形容？Nǐ néng xíng róng yí xià zuótiān fāshēng le shénme ma?Can you describe what happened yesterday?
- 形容。Qǐng nǐ yòng jǐ ge cí xíng róng yí xià nǐ de gǎnshòu.Please use a few words to describe your feelings.
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