花样

huā yàng

CL 个 gè 种 zhǒng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. pattern
2. way of doing sth
3. trick
4. ruse
5. fancy-style (as in 花樣滑冰|花样滑冰[huā yàng huá bīng] figure skating)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 图案 tú àn 图案 tú àn design; pattern designs or decorative patterns: design; pattern
• 花样滑冰 huā yàng huá bīng 花样滑冰 huā yàng huá bīng figure skating figure skating compound word: figure skating

Synonyms

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• 方式 fāng shì 方式 fāng shì way; manner; style; mode; pattern as 'way of doing something': way; manner; style; mode; pattern
• 花招 huā zhāo 花招 huā zhāo trick as 'trick' or 'ruse': trick

Usage notes

Common mistakes

花样 often has a negative connotation of being tricky or deceptive, not just any pattern.

Cultural notes

花样滑冰 refers to figure skating, highlighting the 'fancy style' origin of the term.

Example Sentences

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他总是喜欢玩 花样 。

He always likes to play tricks.

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Words Containing 花样

• 搞花样 搞花样 gǎo huā yàng: to play tricks
• 耍花样 耍花样 shuǎ huā yàng: to play tricks on sb
• 花样刀 花样刀 huā yàng dāo: figure skates
• 花样年华 花样年华 huā yàng nián huá: full bloom of youth
• 花样游泳 花样游泳 huā yàng yóu yǒng: synchronized swimming
• 花样滑冰 花样滑冰 huā yàng huá bīng: figure skating

Child Words of 花样

• 样 样 yàng: manner
• 花 花 huā: flower