Definition
公式 (gōngshì) is a broad term for 'formula' — a fixed set of rules, symbols, or principles used in mathematics, science, or any systematic method. It is more general than 配方 (pèifāng), which specifically refers to a recipe or prescription for cooking, manufacturing, or medicine.
noun
formula (in mathematics, science, etc.)formula (fixed pattern or method)
Easily confused
- 公事gōng shìsound-alikeofficial business; work-related matters
- 共识gòng shísound-alikeconsensus, common understanding
- 攻势gōng shìsound-alikeoffensive; attack (esp. military or in sports)
- 公示gōng shìsound-aliketo make public; to announce officially (for information or comment)
Examples
- 公式。Zhège gōng shì kěyǐ bāngzhù wǒmen jìsuàn yuán de miànjī.This formula can help us calculate the area of a circle.
- 公式。Lǎoshī ràng wǒmen jìzhù zhège huàxué gōng shì.The teacher asked us to remember this chemical formula.
- 公式，。Tā de wénzhāng dōu shì ànzhào yí gè gùdìng de gōng shì xiě de, tài sǐbǎn le.His articles are all written according to a fixed formula, too rigid.
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