走样 (zǒu yàng) — to lose shape, to become deformed (of physical objects); to go wrong, to deviate from the original (of plans, ideals, etc.)
Definition
Verb-object phrase meaning 'to lose its shape' — used for both physical objects warping (clothes after washing) and abstract things like plans or designs drifting from the original.
verb
to lose shapeto become deformed (of physical objects)to go wrongto deviate from the original (of plans, ideals, etc.)
Examples
- 走样。Zhè jiàn yī fu xǐ le yǐ hòu zǒu yàng le.This piece of clothing lost its shape after washing.
- 走样，。Zhè ge jì huà wán quán zǒu yàng le, dé chóng xīn kāi shǐ.This plan has completely gone wrong; we need to start over.
- ，。Zhè ge shè jì yǐ jīng zǒu le yàng, xū yào xiū gǎi.This design has already deviated from the original; it needs revision.
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