框架 (kuàng jià) — (construction) frame; (fig.) framework

Definition

An organized system of basic ideas or rules, often abstract (理论框架 'theoretical framework'). More structured and conceptual than 框 (a literal frame) or 架子 (a physical shelf/stand).

noun
(construction) frame(fig.) framework
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 框架
    Zhè ge jiàn zhù de kuàng jià shì yòng gāng tiě zuò de.
    The frame of this building is made of steel.
  • 框架
    Wǒ men xū yào xiān jiàn lì yí gè lǐ lùn kuàng jià.
    We need to first establish a theoretical framework.
  • 框架
    Zhè ge kuàng jià de shè jì fēi cháng hé lǐ.
    The design of this framework is very reasonable.

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