款式

• Pinyin: kuǎn shì
• Hanzi breakdown: 款 = 士 + 示 + 欠 — item/type; 式 = 弋 + 工 — style

Meaning

Style; design; model. The specific design or type of a product.

Commonly used in fashion, furniture, and product design to describe different variations or designs. Often paired with 颜色 (color) when discussing product choices.

Examples

1. 这款手机有三种不同的款式可选。 This phone is available in three different styles.
2. 今年流行的服装款式偏向简约。 This year's popular clothing styles lean toward minimalism.
3. 这个款式的沙发很适合你家的装修风格。 This style of sofa suits your home's decor very well.

Usage Guide

Context: shopping, fashion, design

Tone: commercial

Do Say

• 你喜欢哪种款式？(Which style do you prefer?)
• 这个款式卖得最好。(This style sells the best.)

Don't Say

• 用款式形容抽象事物，如'思想的款式'。(款式 is for physical products — use 形式 or 类型 for abstract concepts)

Origin & History

Compound of 款 (item/type) + 式 (style/form). Together meaning the style or model of an item.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal