B1 noun Neutral

方法

/faŋ˥ fa˨˩˦/

A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one.

Examples

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1

你有什么好方法吗?

Do you have any good methods?

2

本研究采用了定量分析的方法。

This study adopted a quantitative analysis method.

3

我们需要改进工作方法以提高效率。

We need to improve our work methods to increase efficiency.

Word Family

Noun
方法
Adjective
方法论的
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Memory Tip

Fang (square/side) + Fa (law/rule). The rules from all sides to do something.

Quick Quiz

我们需要找到一个更好的____来解决这个问题。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 方法

Examples

1

你有什么好方法吗?

everyday

Do you have any good methods?

2

本研究采用了定量分析的方法。

academic

This study adopted a quantitative analysis method.

3

我们需要改进工作方法以提高效率。

business

We need to improve our work methods to increase efficiency.

4

科学方法是现代文明的基础。

formal

The scientific method is the foundation of modern civilization.

5

老方法已经不管用了。

informal

The old method doesn't work anymore.

Word Family

Noun
方法
Adjective
方法论的

Common Collocations

研究方法 research method
解决方法 solution/method of solving
有效方法 effective method
传统方法 traditional method
使用方法 method of use

Common Phrases

想方设法

to try every possible means

方法论

methodology

处理方法

treatment/processing method

Often Confused With

方法 vs 方式

Fangshi is more about 'style' or 'mode', while Fangfa is a systematic 'method' or 'procedure'.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in the 'Methodology' section of academic papers.

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Common Mistakes

Interchanging 'Fangfa' with 'Fangshi' when referring to a specific scientific protocol.

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Memory Tip

Fang (square/side) + Fa (law/rule). The rules from all sides to do something.

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Word Origin

Fang (side/region) and Fa (law/method).

Grammar Patterns

一种...的方法 采用...方法

Quick Quiz

我们需要找到一个更好的____来解决这个问题。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 方法

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