模式 (móshì)

模式 refers to a pattern, mode, or established way of doing something, often describing a recurring structure or operational approach.

Meanings

[noun] model; pattern; mode; a standard or recurring way of operating or structuring something

Example Sentences

这种工作模式越来越受欢迎。 Zhè zhǒng gōngzuò móshì yuè lái yuè shòu huānyíng. This work pattern is becoming increasingly popular.

传统的教育模式正在发生变化。 Chuántǒng de jiàoyù móshì zhèngzài fāshēng biànhuà. The traditional model of education is changing.

他们采用了全新的商业模式。 Tāmen cǎiyòng le quánxīn de shāngyè móshì. They adopted a completely new business model.

睡眠模式对健康有很大影响。 Shuìmián móshì duì jiànkāng yǒu hěn dà yǐngxiǎng. Sleep patterns have a great impact on health.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
商业模式	business model
工作模式	work pattern/mode
教育模式	education model
传统模式	traditional pattern

Usage Notes

模式 differs from 模型 in that 模式 is more abstract, referring to patterns or modes of behavior and organization, while 模型 is more often a concrete physical or mathematical model. 模式 is very common in business and social sciences discourse.

Memory Hook

模 means "template" and 式 means "style/form": a 模式 is a template style, the recurring pattern in how things are done.