Definition
多样 (duō yàng) is a common adjective meaning 'diverse, varied'—it describes a range of different things like products, ideas, or books. 多元 (duō yuán) is more abstract and formal, used for pluralism in culture/society; 杂 (zá) often carries a negative nuance of being mixed and messy.
adjective
diversevaried
Examples
- 多样。Tā xǐhuan duō yàng de shū.He likes diverse books.
- 多样。Wǒmen xūyào duō yàng de xiǎngfǎ lái zuò juédìng.We need diverse ideas to make decisions.
- 。Zhège gōngsī de chǎnpǐn hěn duō yàng.This company's products are very diverse.
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