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The word "仪式" is formed by combining the character "仪", meaning ceremony or rite, with the character "式", meaning form or pattern; together, they specify a structured ceremonial event, with "式" emphasizing the formal aspect of the ceremony conveyed by "仪".

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这个仪式非常简单。

Zhège yíshì fēicháng jiǎndān.

This ceremony is very simple.

婚礼仪式在下午三点开始。

Hūnlǐ yíshì zài xiàwǔ sān diǎn kāishǐ.

The wedding ceremony begins at three in the afternoon.

毕业仪式不仅庄重，还令人感动。

Bìyè yíshì bùjǐn zhuāngzhòng, hái lìng rén gǎndòng.

The graduation ceremony is not only solemn but also moving.

他们为新产品举办了一个盛大的发布仪式。

Tāmen wèi xīn chǎnpǐn jǔbànle yīgè shèngdà de fābù yíshì.

They held a grand launch ceremony for the new product.

某些日常行为被赋予了仪式的意义，以对抗生活的琐碎。

Mǒu xiē rìcháng xíngwéi bèi fùyǔle yíshì de yìyì, yǐ duìkàng shēnghuó de suǒsuì.

Certain daily behaviors are endowed with ritual significance to counter the triviality of life.

Word Definition - 仪式

yí shì ceremony; ritual

Individual Character Details

仪 yí
式 shì