No. 417 in Chinese
正式
Official; formal.
In a sentence
今天我们要举行一个正式的会议。
Today, we are going to hold a formal meeting.
Here, "正式" is used as an adjective to describe the nature of the meeting.
这场比赛是他们的正式对决。
This match is their formal competition.
"正式" serves as an adjective, qualifying the event as an official or recognized encounter.
他穿着正式的西装出席了晚宴。
He attended the banquet in formal attire.
In this sentence, "正式" describes the style of the clothing, highlighting its appropriateness for the occasion.
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