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The word "形容" is formed by combining the character "形", which means form or shape, with "容", which means appearance or countenance; together they create a compound meaning to describe, originating from the concept of conveying both the physical form and the visible demeanor of something.

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他用词语形容风景。

Tā yòng cíyǔ xíngróng fēngjǐng.

He uses words to describe the scenery.

形容一个人的性格不容易。

Xíngróng yī gè rén de xìnggé bù róngyì.

Describing a person's personality is not easy.

她善于用比喻形容复杂的情感。

Tā shànyú yòng bǐyù xíngróng fùzá de qínggǎn.

She is good at using metaphors to describe complex emotions.

这本书形容了古代社会的风俗习惯。

Zhè běn shū xíngróng le gǔdài shèhuì de fēngsú xíguàn.

This book describes the customs and habits of ancient society.

科学家试图用数学模型形容宇宙的演化过程。

Kēxuéjiā shìtú yòng shùxué móxíng xíngróng yǔzhòu de yǎnhuà guòchéng.

Scientists attempt to use mathematical models to describe the evolution of the universe.

Word Definition - 形容

xíng róng to describe; (literary) countenance; appearance

Individual Character Details

形 xíng
容 róng, róng