External form in Chinese
external form · HSK 5
外形
- 外 outside
- 形 shape
这个杯子的外形像一朵花。 This cup is shaped like a flower.
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How do you say external form in Chinese?
External form in Chinese is 外形 (wài xíng).
Which word should I use?
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