方式 (fāngshì)

方式 refers to the way, manner, or mode in which something is done or approached.

Meanings

[noun] method; way; manner; mode; approach

Example Sentences

每个人都有自己独特的学习方式。 Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ dútè de xuéxí fāngshì. Everyone has their own unique way of learning.

沟通方式对于建立良好关系非常重要。 Gōutōng fāngshì duìyú jiànlì liánghǎo guānxi fēicháng zhòngyào. The way you communicate is very important for building good relationships.

我们需要改变解决问题的方式。 Wǒmen xūyào gǎibiàn jiějué wèntí de fāngshì. We need to change the way we solve problems.

他用轻松幽默的方式讲解了复杂的概念。 Tā yòng qīngsōng yōumò de fāngshì jiǎngjiěle fùzá de gàiniàn. He explained complex concepts in a relaxed and humorous way.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
生活方式	lifestyle; way of life
思维方式	way of thinking
沟通方式	way of communicating
解决方式	method of resolution

Usage Notes

方式 is very close in meaning to 方法 (method, technique), but 方式 emphasizes the manner or style of doing something, while 方法 focuses more on the technique or procedure. 生活方式 (lifestyle) is one of the most common compounds using 方式 and appears frequently in HSK-level texts.

Memory Hook

方 means "direction/square" and 式 means "style/form" -- 方式 is the form and direction you take, i.e., the way or manner of doing something.