正式

zhèngshì

formal; official

adjective HSK 3.0 · Band 4

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  • 方式fāngshìwayB4
  • 闭幕式bìmùshìclosing ceremonyB5
  • 开幕式kāimùshìopening ceremonyB5
  • 模式móshìmodeB5
  • shìtypeB5
  • 形式xíngshìouter appearanceB5
  • 样式yàngshìtypeB5

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他下周正式上班。

He officially starts work next week.

活动明天正式开始。

The event officially starts tomorrow.