样子 (yàng zi) — appearance; look; manner; way; style; pattern

Definition

Everyday word for how someone or something looks — appearance, style, or manner. Compare 方式 (way/method of doing) and 形式 (outer form, often empty).

noun
appearancelookmannerwaystylepattern

Examples

  • 样子
    Tā de yàng zi hěn hǎo kàn.
    Her appearance is very nice.
  • 样子
    Kàn tā de yàng zi, tā hǎo xiàng hěn kāi xīn.
    Judging by his look, he seems very happy.
  • 样子
    Zhè jiàn yī fu de yàng zi hěn tè bié.
    The style of this piece of clothing is very special.

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