No. 786 in Chinese
形容
"To describe" or "to depict."
In a sentence
他用很多细节和生动的比喻来形容那一天的风景。
He used many details and vivid metaphors to describe the scenery of that day.
Here, '形容' is used as a verb meaning 'to describe', focusing on providing details about the scenery.
这种感觉很难用语言来形容。
This feeling is hard to describe with words.
In this sentence, '形容' is used similarly as a verb, emphasizing the difficulty in expressing feelings through description.
他的形容能力很强，总能生动地讲述自己的经历。
His descriptive ability is strong, and he can always vividly narrate his experiences.
Here, '形容' refers to the noun form meaning 'descriptive skill', focusing on the ability to depict scenarios effectively.
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