Definition
花样 (huā yàng) means 'pattern, design' on fabric, and also 'trick, ruse' in 耍花样 — less formal and more specific than 诡计 (guǐ jì), which implies a deliberate scheme. As a modifier, it means 'fancy, varied' in sports like 花样滑冰 (figure skating).
noun
patterndesign (as on fabric or in decoration)trickruse (in 耍花样)(as a modifier) fancyvaried (in sports or performances)
Examples
- 花样。Zhè kuài bù shàng de huā yàng hěn tèbié.The pattern on this piece of cloth is very special.
- 花样，。Bié shuǎ huā yàng, kuài gàosu wǒ shíhuà.Don't play tricks, tell me the truth quickly.
- 花样。huā yàng huá bīng shì tā zuì xǐhuān de yùndòng zhī yī.Figure skating is one of her favorite sports.
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