五花八门

wǔ huā bā mén

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

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Definitions

1. myriad
2. all kinds of
3. all sorts of

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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• 各种各样 gè zhǒng gè yàng 各种各样 gè zhǒng gè yàng various kinds both emphasize variety and diversity: various kinds
• 形形色色 xíng xíng sè sè 形形色色 xíng xíng sè sè all kinds of both describe a wide range of types: all kinds of
• 多种多样 duō zhǒng duō yàng 多种多样 duō zhǒng duō yàng all sorts both mean many different kinds: all sorts

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 五花八门 to describe a single object having many attributes; it describes a collection of diverse things.

Example Sentences

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市场上的商品 五花八门 。

The goods in the market are of all kinds.

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Child Words of 五花八门

• 五 五 wǔ: five
• 八 八 bā: eight; 8
• 花 花 huā: flower
• 门 门 mén: gate