Definition
格 is a polysemous noun with several common meanings: (1) a square or grid (e.g. 格子 'checkered pattern'); (2) a standard or format (e.g. 格式 'format'); (3) a style or character (e.g. 风格 'style'). Note that the standard pronunciation for these noun senses is gé (second tone), but the source lists gē (first tone) — this may be a data error; the first-tone reading is rare and mostly occurs in onomatopoeia (e.g. 格格 gēgē 'giggle').
n.
gridlatticesquare (as in a pattern or partition)standardpatternformatstylecharacter (of a person or work)
Examples
- 。Chuānghu shàng yǒu xǔduō xiǎo gēzi.There are many small squares on the window.
- 。Xiě lùnwén yào zhùyì gēshì.When writing a thesis, you need to pay attention to the format.
- 。Tā de zuòpǐn fēng gē dútè.His works have a unique style.
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