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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to appearance or manner with 样子 (yàngzi)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Adjective + 的 + 样子

    Explanation

    The noun 样子 (yàngzi) means "appearance," "look," or "manner" and describes how someone or something appears. It is often preceded by a descriptive phrase with 的, as in 得意的样子 (a smug manner).

    Examples

    • 你今天怎么一副累的样子？

      nǐ jīntiān zěnme yī fù lèi de yàngzi?

      Why do you look so tired today?

    • 他高兴的样子让大家都笑了。

      tā gāoxìng de yàngzi ràng dàjiā dōu xiào le.

      His happy expression made everyone laugh.

    • 这件衣服看起来很好看的样子。

      zhè jiàn yīfu kàn qǐlái hěn hǎokàn de yàngzi.

      This outfit looks like it would be really nice.

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