程式

chéngshì

noun #11,511

Measure Word

一个程式 gè

Meanings

1 form
2 pattern
3 formula
4 (Tw) computer program

Characters

procedure; journey

form; style; type

Examples

京剧有固定的表演程式。

Jīngjù yǒu gùdìng de biǎoyǎn chéngshì.

Peking opera has fixed performance patterns.

这个程式很容易上手。

Zhè ge chéngshì hěn róngyì shàngshǒu.

This program is easy to get started with.

Tips

usage

In Taiwan, 程式 means "computer program" (mainland uses 程序). In mainland China, 程式 refers to formalized patterns, especially in traditional opera.

memory

程 (procedure) + 式 (form/style) = a fixed form or procedure.

Stroke Order

程 chéng

式 shì