千姿百态 (qiān zī-bǎi tài) — in a thousand different shapes and forms; displaying a great variety of poses or styles
Definition
A four-character idiom praising variety in shape, pose, or appearance — things 'in a thousand forms'. Unlike 千变万化 (focused on continuous change), 千姿百态 emphasizes diverse, striking appearances at a single moment.
phrase
in a thousand different shapes and formsdisplaying a great variety of poses or styles
Examples
- 千姿百态，。Chūn tiān de huā duǒ qiān zī-bǎi tài, ràng rén kàn bú gòu.Spring flowers come in countless shapes and forms — you never get tired of looking at them.
- 千姿百态，。Zhè xiē shí lín qiān zī-bǎi tài, xī yǐn le wú shù yóu kè.These stone forests display a great variety of forms, attracting countless tourists.
- 千姿百态，。Wǔ tái shàng yǎn yuán men de dòng zuò qiān zī-bǎi tài, shí fēn jīng cǎi.The actors' movements on stage were in a thousand different poses, absolutely brilliant.
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