Chuxing represents the embryonic stage of something where its basic shape or structure is first recognizable.
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- Initial embryonic form or prototype of a developing entity.
- Implies the basic structure is visible but not yet finalized.
- Commonly used in planning, construction, and creative project contexts.
Overview
- 1概述：‘雏形’一词在现代汉语中应用广泛，原意指幼鸟的形体，后引申为任何事物在发育或完善之前的原始形态。它强调的是一个从无到有、从模糊到清晰的过渡阶段。2) 用法模式：最常见的搭配是‘初具雏形’，表示某项工程、计划或艺术作品已经显现出基本的轮廓。它通常作为宾语，出现在‘形成’、‘具备’、‘显现’等动词之后。3) 常见语境：在城市规划中，可以形容新区的建设进度；在文学创作中，可以指小说的大纲或初稿；在科技领域，则常指产品的原型或初步设计方案。4) 词义辨析：与‘原型’（Prototype）相比，‘雏形’更侧重于事物发展的早期、不成熟状态，而‘原型’往往指第一个可供参考的成品；与‘萌芽’相比，‘雏形’已经具备了一定的外部形态，而‘萌芽’则更偏向于内在生命力的开始，形态尚不明显。
Examples
虽然只是个雏形，但已经能看出设计者的巧思。
everydayAlthough it's only a prototype, the designer's ingenuity is already visible.
这套管理制度的雏形可以追溯到上个世纪九十年代。
formalThe embryonic form of this management system can be traced back to the 1990s.
咱们的创业项目总算有个雏形了，接下来得找投资。
informalOur startup project finally has a basic shape; next, we need to find investment.
该理论的雏形最早见于他的博士论文。
academicThe earliest embryonic form of this theory appeared in his doctoral dissertation.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
城市雏形
the early layout of a city
艺术雏形
the initial form of an artwork
Often Confused With
Prototype refers to a functional first model used as a standard, while 'Chuxing' is a more general term for an early, incomplete stage.
Sprout/Germination refers to the very beginning or spark of an idea, often before any physical structure exists.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is neutral to formal. It is frequently used in news reporting, project management, and historical analysis. It sounds more sophisticated than simply saying 'the beginning' (开始).
Common Mistakes
English speakers might confuse it with 'miniature' because 'Chu' can mean small, but 'Chuxing' never refers to a scaled-down model of a finished object; it only refers to a developmental stage.
Tips
Pair it with 'Chuju' for Professionalism
Using '初具雏形' (chū jù chú xíng) makes your Chinese sound more formal and professional, especially in business or academic reports.
Don't Use for Finished Products
Avoid using this word if the object is already complete. It strictly refers to the early, incomplete stage.
The Imagery of a Chick
The character '雏' (chú) means a chick or young bird, evoking the image of something small and fragile that will eventually grow powerful.
Word Origin
'Chu' (雏) originally means a bird that has just hatched. 'Xing' (形) means shape or form. Together, they describe the first visible shape of a living thing or project.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, emphasizing the 'Chuxing' of a project often implies a sense of potential and future growth, reflecting a process-oriented worldview.
Memory Tip
Visualize a 'Chu' (雏 - chick) inside an egg. It has the 'Xing' (形 - shape) of a bird but isn't a full-grown eagle yet. It's the 'embryonic form'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions通常不直接形容人的长相，但可以用来形容一个人的职业规划、思想体系或性格在早期的形成状态。
这是一个非常固定的成语化表达，意思是‘已经初步具备了基本的规模或形式’，常用于项目汇报。
‘草案’多指文字性的、法律性的初步方案，而‘雏形’涵盖范围更广，包括实体建筑、抽象概念或组织结构。
它是一个中性词，但在大多数语境下带有积极色彩，暗示着事物正在稳步发展并即将成型。
Test Yourself
经过三个月的施工，这座体育馆已经___。
‘初具雏形’符合描述施工中途显现基本轮廓的语境。
选择正确的句子：
选项B正确地描述了构思的早期阶段。A已上映说明已完成；C和D用法完全错误。
我们的 / 已经 / 计划 / 雏形 / 显现 / 合作 / 了
‘主语（合作计划）+ 状语（已经）+ 谓语（显现）+ 宾语（雏形）’是标准的句式结构。
Score: /3
Summary
Chuxing represents the embryonic stage of something where its basic shape or structure is first recognizable.
- Initial embryonic form or prototype of a developing entity.
- Implies the basic structure is visible but not yet finalized.
- Commonly used in planning, construction, and creative project contexts.
Pair it with 'Chuju' for Professionalism
Using '初具雏形' (chū jù chú xíng) makes your Chinese sound more formal and professional, especially in business or academic reports.
Don't Use for Finished Products
Avoid using this word if the object is already complete. It strictly refers to the early, incomplete stage.
The Imagery of a Chick
The character '雏' (chú) means a chick or young bird, evoking the image of something small and fragile that will eventually grow powerful.
Examples
4 of 4虽然只是个雏形，但已经能看出设计者的巧思。
Although it's only a prototype, the designer's ingenuity is already visible.
这套管理制度的雏形可以追溯到上个世纪九十年代。
The embryonic form of this management system can be traced back to the 1990s.
咱们的创业项目总算有个雏形了，接下来得找投资。
Our startup project finally has a basic shape; next, we need to find investment.
该理论的雏形最早见于他的博士论文。
The earliest embryonic form of this theory appeared in his doctoral dissertation.
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This Word in Other Languages
Related Vocabulary
More general words
一下儿
A1a bit, a moment
点儿
A1a little bit
有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
A2A bit; a moment (used after a verb).
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
B1Used to show that a number or amount is not exact; approximately.
上边
A2above, on top
上面
A1on, above, over
