The Chinese word 正式 means “formal” or “official”. It is commonly used in formal settings such as business meetings, ceremonies, or official documents. For example, when introducing oneself in a business meeting, one might say “我来介绍一下，我是公司的正式代表”, which translates to “Let me introduce myself, I am the official representative of the company”. In Chinese culture, using the appropriate level of formality is important to show respect and maintain good relationships.
Translation
Adjective: formal, official
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 今天是我们公司的正式开业典礼 | jīntiān shì wǒmen gōngsī de zhèngshì kāiyè diǎnlǐ | Today is the official opening ceremony of our company |
| 我们需要一份正式的合同来保障我们的权益 | wǒmen xūyào yī fèn zhèngshì de hétóng lái bǎozhàng wǒmen de quányì | We need a formal contract to protect our rights and interests |
| 请穿正式的衣服参加这个晚宴 | qǐng chuān zhèngshì de yīfú cānjiā zhège wǎnyàn | Please wear formal clothes to attend this banquet |
| 这是一份正式的邀请函，请务必确认是否能参加 | zhè shì yī fèn zhèngshì de yāoqǐnghán, qǐng wùbì quèrèn shìfǒu néng cānjiā | This is a formal invitation, please make sure to confirm whether you can attend |
| 我们需要进行正式的面试程序来选择最合适的人选 | wǒmen xūyào jìnxíng zhèngshì de miànshì chéngxù lái xuǎnzé zuì héshì de rén xuǎn | We need to follow a formal interview process to select the most suitable candidate |
| 请在正式开学前完成所有的注册手续 | qǐng zài zhèngshì kāixué qián wánchéng suǒyǒu de zhùcè shǒuxù | Please complete all registration procedures before the official start of the school |
HSK
正式 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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