形形色色 (xíng xíng sè sè) — all kinds of; all sorts of; every kind of
Definition
A formal written-word meaning 'all kinds of, of every variety' — more literary than 各种, which is the everyday equivalent. Stronger in tone than the set phrase 五花八门, which leans toward 'wildly varied' (often with a hint of chaos).
adjective
all kinds ofall sorts ofevery kind of
Examples
- 。Tú shū guǎn lǐ yǒu xíng xíng sè sè de shū jí.There are all kinds of books in the library.
- 形形色色。Cān jiā zhè cì huó dòng de rén lái zì xíng xíng sè sè de háng yè.People from all sorts of industries participated in this event.
- 形形色色。Zhè ge shì chǎng mài xíng xíng sè sè de shāng pǐn.This market sells every kind of product.
Appears in
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.