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形形色色

xíng xíng sè sè

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • all kinds of
  • all sorts of
  • every (different) kind of

Definition

形容事物种类繁多，各种各样。

Describing a great variety of things; all kinds of.

Usage

用于形容人或事物的种类、样式繁多。

Used to describe a wide variety of people or things.

Examples

  • 1 这个集市上形形色色的商品让人眼花缭乱。 (The market has a dazzling variety of goods.)
  • 2 社会上有形形色色的人，我们要学会包容。 (There are all kinds of people in society; we must learn to be tolerant.)
  • 3 他收集了形形色色的邮票，珍品不少。 (He has collected all kinds of stamps, including many rare ones.)
  • 4 这次展览展示了形形色色的艺术风格。 (This exhibition showcases a wide variety of artistic styles.)
  • 5 校园里有形形色色的社团活动，总有一款适合你。 (There are all kinds of club activities on campus; there is always one that suits you.)

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