模式

模式 (mó shì) is a noun meaning 'pattern' or 'model.' It refers to a repeated structure, method, or way of doing something. Unlike similar terms like 'style' or 'form,' 模式 often emphasizes a structured or systematic approach.

The character 模 (mó) originally meant 'mold' or 'template,' while 式 (shì) means 'style' or 'method.' Together, they convey the idea of a structured or standardized way of doing something, like a blueprint or framework.

模式 is commonly used in contexts such as technology, business, and culture. For example, it can describe a business model, a behavioral pattern, or a cultural tradition. In modern Chinese, it's also used in phrases like 经济模式 (economic model) or 生活模式 (lifestyle pattern).