Definition
走样 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to lose shape' or 'to go wrong'. It can be used literally for objects that become deformed and figuratively for plans, hopes, or expectations that deviate from the original. When splitting, you insert elements like 了, 过, or 不 between 走 and 样, e.g. 走了样 ('has gone wrong'), 走不了样 ('won't go wrong').
v
to lose shapeto become deformed (of physical objects)to go wrongto deviate from the original (of plans, ideals, etc.)
Examples
- 走样。Zhè jiàn yīfu xǐ le yǐhòu zǒu yàng le.This piece of clothing lost its shape after washing.
- 走样，。Zhège jìhuà wánquán zǒu yàng le, děi chóngxīn kāishǐ.This plan has completely gone wrong; we need to start over.
- ，。Zhège shèjì yǐjīng zǒu le yàng, xūyào xiūgǎi.This design has already deviated from the original; it needs revision.
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