方法 fāngfǎ method
method; way; means
How to remember 方法: 方 direction + 法 law = method.
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How it is used
- A general method/way of doing something - 学习方法 (xuéxí fāngfǎ) study method, 用这个方法 (yòng zhège fāngfǎ) use this method.
- Contrast 办法 (bànfǎ), which is a way to solve a specific problem or difficulty - 没办法 (méi bànfǎ) 'nothing to be done.' 方法 is the technique; 办法 is the fix.
- Neutral register, common in school, work, and how-to contexts.
Example sentences
- 这种方法早已过时了。 Zhèzhǒng fāngfǎ zǎoyǐ guòshí le.Those kinds of methods are out of date.
- 请找到问题的解决方法。 Qǐng zhǎodào wèntí de jiějué fāngfǎ.Please find a solution to the problem.
- 你用什么方法减肥？ Nǐ yòng shénme fāngfǎ jiǎnféi?What method are you using to lose weight?