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
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
1 shown他总是喜欢玩 花样 。
He always likes to play tricks.
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