About
格 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree, wood) hints at the meaning, while 各 gives the sound. Originally it referred to the long branches of a tree or a wooden framework for structural support or dividing space. From the sense of a lattice or grid, it extended to patterns, compartments, and later to abstract concepts like standards, rules, styles, personal character, and grammatical case.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
这种风格很流行。
老师对我们的要求很严格。
这家店的价格比较合理。
她的性格非常温和友善。
他努力学习，终于考试及格了。
这个城市的格局规划得很科学。
这篇作品的格调十分高雅。
科学研究需要格物致知的精神。
Report an issue
Flag incorrect definitions, examples, etymology, etc.