How to Say ‘Method/way’ in Simplified Chinese
方式
fāng shì
[fahng-SHUR]
💬 Usage Tip: 方式 is a useful noun meaning "way" or "method," and it often comes after another word to specify what kind: 付款方式 "payment method," 烹饪方式 "cooking method."
Phrase Breakdown
方式
fāng shì
[fahng-SHUR]
method; way
Means “method/way.” Used for cooking methods: 烹饪方式 / 做法.
这道鱼的方式可以选清蒸或红烧。
For this fish, the method can be chosen as steamed or braised.
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