参差不齐 (cēn cī bù qí) — uneven, irregular, not uniform (in quality, level, or extent)
Definition
An idiom describing things that vary widely in level, quality, or size — uneven in a noticeable, often disorderly way. Common for grades, skills, or product quality.
idiom
unevenirregularnot uniform (in quality, level, or extent)
Examples
- 参差不齐，。Zhè xiē xué shēng de yīng yǔ shuǐ píng cēn cī bù qí, xū yào fēn zǔ jiào xué.These students' English levels are uneven and need to be taught in groups.
- 参差不齐，。Xiǎo qū lǐ de lóu fáng gāo dù cēn cī bù qí, kàn qǐ lái bú tài zhěng qí.The building heights in the neighborhood are uneven, looking not very orderly.
- 参差不齐，。Zhè pī chǎn pǐn de zhì liàng cēn cī bù qí, xū yào yán gé jiǎn chá.The quality of this batch of products is uneven and needs strict inspection.
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