format; rule; procedure; program
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
prescribed pattern; format; rule
formalRefers to a standard, formula, or template, often used in formal or artistic contexts.
Gǔ古
dài代
shī诗
cí词
chuàng创
zuò作
yǒu有
yī一
dìng定
chéng程
shì式
。
The composition of classical poetry follows certain prescribed patterns.
Zhè这
fèn份
bào报
gào告
de的
xiě写
zuò作
chéng程
shì式
xū需
yào要
xiū修
gǎi改
。
The writing format for this report needs to be revised.
noun
prescribed schedule; set pace
literaryUsed especially in classical or literary contexts to refer to a set study or work schedule.
Tā他
dú读
shū书
rì日
yǒu有
chéng程
shì式
，
cóng从
bù不
xiè懈
dài怠
。
He has a daily reading schedule and never slacks off.
Gōng工
zuò作
yīng应
fàng放
kuān宽
chéng程
shì式
，
bù不
bì必
guò过
yú于
sǐ死
bǎn板
。
Work schedules should be made more flexible and not too rigid.