外形

wàixíng

noun HSK 7-9 #11,571

Meanings

1 external form
2 outward shape
3 appearance

Characters

Examples

这款手机外形很漂亮。

Zhè kuǎn shǒujī wàixíng hěn piàoliang.

This phone has a beautiful design.

虽然外形相似，但功能完全不同。

Suīrán wàixíng xiāngsì, dàn gōngnéng wánquán bùtóng.

Although the external form is similar, the functions are completely different.

Tips

usage

外形 focuses on the physical shape and form of objects. It's commonly used for products, vehicles, and buildings. For people, 外貌 or 外表 are more appropriate.

Stroke Order

外 wài

形 xíng