正式 (zhèng shì) — formal; official | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

正式 means 'formal' or 'official' — used for occasions, documents, and announcements that follow set procedures. Compared to 正规 ('standard, regulated'), it focuses on the situation's tone rather than whether something is proper or legitimate.

adjective

formalofficial

Easily confused

正视zhèng shìsound-aliketo face squarely, to face up to (a problem, reality, etc.)

Examples

正式，。
Zhè shì yì chǎng zhèng shì de huì yì, qǐng dà jiā chuān xī zhuāng.
This is a formal meeting; please wear suits.
正式。
Gōng sī zhèng shì xuān bù le xià jì dù jì huà.
The company officially announced next quarter's plan.
正式。
Nǐ xū yào qiān yí fèn zhèng shì hé tong.
You need to sign a formal contract.

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