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正式

zhèngshì

English translation of 正式

formal

The word '正式' in Chinese is used similarly to the English word 'formal'. It is used to describe something that is done in accordance with rules or standards, such as in formal language, formal dress, formal occasion. It is also used in context of official matters. Example: 正式的服装 means formal attire.


Example sentences using: 正式

他已经正式成为我们的队长

Tā yǐjīng zhèngshì chéngwéi wǒmen de duìzhǎng

English translation of 他已经正式成为我们的队长

He has officially become our team leader

This sentence is noting that someone has formally taken on the role of team leader.

我已经正式递交了辞呈

Wǒ yǐjīng zhèngshì dìjiāo le cíchéng

English translation of 我已经正式递交了辞呈

I have officially submitted my resignation

This sentence indicates the speaker has formally submitted their resignation.

我必须要正式道谢

Wǒ bìxū yào zhèngshì dàoxiè

English translation of 我必须要正式道谢

I must formally express my gratitude

This sentence indicates that the speaker needs to give a formal display of gratitude.

他们正在安排一个正式的会议

Tāmen zhèngzài ānpái yīgè zhèngshì de huìyì

English translation of 他们正在安排一个正式的会议

They are arranging a formal meeting

This sentence is used to describe the type of meeting being organized as one that is formal or official.

我们必须让这个协议正式生效

Wǒmen bìxū ràng zhège xiéyì zhèngshì shēngxiào

English translation of 我们必须让这个协议正式生效

We must make this agreement officially take effect

This sentence suggests that the agreement mentioned should be formally put into action.

他正式宣布他的竞选计划

Tā zhèngshì xuānbù tā de jǐngxuǎn jìhuà

English translation of 他正式宣布他的竞选计划

He officially announced his election plans

This sentence indicates that someone has formally made known their plans to run in an election.

这是一个正式的邀请

Zhè shì yīgè zhèngshì de yāoqǐng

English translation of 这是一个正式的邀请

This is a formal invitation

The term 'formal invitation' emphasizes that this is an official and formal invitation rather than a casual one.

他是我的正式合作伙伴

Tā shì wǒ de zhèngshì hézuò huǒbàn

English translation of 他是我的正式合作伙伴

He is my official business partner

This sentence is used to indicate that someone is formally and officially your business partner.

你需要正式承认你的错误

Nǐ xūyào zhèngshì chéngrèn nǐ de cuòwù

English translation of 你需要正式承认你的错误

You need to officially admit your mistakes

This sentence suggests that the person being addressed needs to formally accept that they have made a mistake.

这是一个正式的晚宴

Zhè shì yīgè zhèngshì de wǎnyàn

English translation of 这是一个正式的晚宴

This is a formal dinner

This sentence is used to describe the kind of dinner being held as one that requires a certain standard of dress and decorum, hence the use of 'formal' (正式).

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