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- 五花八门
五花八门
wǔ huā bā mén
Meaning
- all kinds of
Definition
比喻事物繁多，变化莫测。
Metaphor for a wide variety of things that are diverse and unpredictable.
Usage
用于形容事物种类繁多、花样很多或变化多端。
Used to describe a great variety of things or a multitude of changes.
Examples
- 1 超市里的商品五花八门，让人眼花缭乱。(The products in the supermarket are so diverse that they dazzle the eyes.)
- 2 他的兴趣爱好五花八门，从绘画到编程都有涉及。(His interests are various, ranging from painting to programming.)
- 3 网络上的信息五花八门，需要仔细甄别。(The information on the internet is a mixed bag, requiring careful screening.)
- 4 这家餐厅的菜单五花八门，满足不同顾客的口味。(This restaurant's menu is varied, catering to different customers' tastes.)
- 5 市场上的骗局五花八门，大家要提高警惕。(The scams in the market are diverse, and everyone should stay vigilant.)
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