Today’s word of the day is 式 (shì) which means ‘pattern’. Let’s practice making different words, phrases, and sentences with 式 (shì).
方式 (fāngshì) Method
The first word is 方式 (fāngshì) which means method. A way of using it in a sentence is 我们需要改变工作方式以提高效率。(Wǒmen xūyào gǎibiàn gōngzuò fāngshì yǐ tígāo xiàolǜ.) We need to change our work method to improve efficiency.
模式 (móshì) Model
Another word we can create with 式 (shì) is 模式 (móshì). This means model. A way of using it in a sentence is 这种新的商业模式更符合现代消费者的需求。(Zhè zhǒng xīn de shāngyè móshì gèng fúhé xiàndài xiāofèi zhě de xūqiú.) This new business model better meets the needs of modern consumers.
样式 (yàngshì) Style
Finally, we can create the word 样式 (yàngshì) which means style. A way of using it in a sentence is 这家店有各种各样的衣服样式供顾客选择。(Zhè jiā diàn yǒu gè zhǒng gè yàng de yīfu yàngshì gòng gùkè xuǎnzé.) This store has a variety of clothing styles for customers to choose from.