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yàng

Description

这个字常用来说东西的形状、种类或者情况。

This character is often used to describe the shape, type, or condition of something.

它很少单独用,一般和别的字放在一起,比如“样子”“一样”。

It is rarely used alone and is usually combined with other characters, such as in “样子” or “一样”.

Meanings

样子yàngzi

appearance; look; the way something is

这件衣服的样子很好看。

This piece of clothing looks very nice.

一样yíyàng

the same; alike

我们两个人穿得一样。

The two of us are dressed the same.

yàng

kind; type (measure word for types)

桌子上有三样菜。

There are three dishes on the table.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    樣 is the traditional form; simplified as 样.

  • Nuance

    rarely stands alone; usually appears in compounds like 样子 or 一样.

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