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因人而异

yīn rén ér yì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • varying from person to person (idiom); different for each individual

Definition

根据不同的人或情况而有所不同。

It varies from person to person or depending on the situation.

Usage

用来表示不同的人或情况会导致不同的结果、看法或做法。

Used to indicate that different people or situations lead to different outcomes, opinions, or approaches.

Examples

  • 1 每个人的口味都不同,所以点菜时要因人而异。 (Everyone's taste is different, so ordering dishes should vary from person to person.)
  • 2 学习方法因人而异,找到适合自己的最重要。 (Learning methods vary from person to person; finding the one that suits you is the most important.)
  • 3 这个问题的答案因人而异,没有统一标准。 (The answer to this question varies from person to person; there is no uniform standard.)
  • 4 治疗方案需要因人而异,不能一概而论。 (Treatment plans need to vary from person to person and cannot be generalized.)
  • 5 对美的定义因人而异,没有绝对的标准。 (The definition of beauty varies from person to person; there is no absolute standard.)

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