因人而异 (yīn rén ér yì) — to vary from person to person; it depends on the individual
Definition
Sets 成语 meaning something differs for each person (taste, effect, preference). 见仁见智 is similar but specifically about opinions being debatable; 因人而异 is broader, covering facts and outcomes too.
phrase
to vary from person to personit depends on the individual
Examples
- 因人而异，，。Měi gè rén de kǒu wèi yīn rén ér yì, yǒu rén xǐ huan là de, yǒu rén bù xǐ huan.Everyone's taste varies from person to person — some like spicy food, some don't.
- 因人而异，。Zhè zhǒng yào de liáo xiào yīn rén ér yì, bù néng bǎo zhèng suǒ yǒu rén dōu yǒu xiào.The effectiveness of this drug varies from person to person; it can't be guaranteed for everyone.
- 因人而异，。Shěn měi biāo zhǔn yīn rén ér yì, nǐ rèn wéi hǎo kàn de bié rén bù yí dìng xǐ huan.Aesthetic standards vary from person to person — what you think is beautiful, others may not like.
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