Definition
This is a fixed four-character idiom (成语) that describes something rich in variety and color — often used for scenery, performances, lifestyles, or cultural diversity. Unlike the literal English gloss 'diversity (of forms and colors)', it is primarily used as a predicate or attributive modifier meaning 'colorful and varied, rich and diverse'. You cannot separate or reorder the characters; it functions as a single adjective-like unit.
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colorful and variedrich and diverse
Examples
- 多姿多彩。Wǎnhuì shàng biǎoyǎn le duō zī duō cǎi de jiémù.A colorful variety of performances were put on at the party.
- 多姿多彩,。Tā de shēnghuó shífēn duō zī duō cǎi, měitiān dōu yǒu xīn tǐyàn.Her life is very colorful; she has new experiences every day.
- 多姿多彩,。Yúnnán de mínzú wénhuà duō zī duō cǎi, lìng rén jīngtàn.The ethnic cultures of Yunnan are rich and diverse, truly amazing.
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