异型 (yì xíng) — abnormal shape; different form

Definition

异型 (yìxíng) means an irregular or atypical shape/form — used in technical and scientific contexts (biology, engineering, design) for something that deviates from the standard. Adjectival use as 异型的 (异型细胞).

noun
abnormal shapedifferent form

Examples

  • 异型
    Zhè zhǒng yì xíng de jiàn zhù shè jì fēi cháng dú tè.
    This kind of unconventional building design is very unique.
  • 异型
    Kē xué jiā fā xiàn le yì zhǒng yì xíng de xì bāo jié gòu.
    Scientists have discovered an abnormal cell structure.
  • 异型
    Zhè ge líng jiàn shì yì xíng de, xū yào tè bié dìng zhì.
    This part is an irregular shape and needs to be custom-made.

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