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徒有形式

tou4 jau5 jing4 sik1

tu2 you5 xing2 shi4

be a mere formality | Syn: 徒具形式

Level: 3
This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

徒有形式

This word was added by bybell on 23rd Oct 2005 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008

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徒 tou4 tu2 - [1] [n] disciple; follower; pupil; apprentice
有 jau5 jau6 you3 {you4} - have
形 jing4 xing2 - form; shape; description
式 sik1 shi4 chi4 te4 - ceremony; style; model

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