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    Expressing 'pattern' or 'variety' with 花样 (huāyàng)

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    Structure

    花样 + Noun

    Explanation

    花样 (huāyàng) is a noun meaning 'pattern,' 'variety,' or 'trick.' It is often used in compound terms like 花样运动 (figure sports) to describe activities involving stylistic or artistic elements. It can also refer to different kinds or ways of doing something.

    Examples

    • 她的花样滑冰表演非常精彩。

      tā de huāyàng huábīng biǎoyǎn fēicháng jīngcǎi.

      Her figure skating performance was wonderful.

    • 这家餐厅的菜品花样很多，每次来都有新选择。

      zhè jiā cāntīng de càipǐn huāyàng hěn duō, měi cì lái dōu yǒu xīn xuǎnzé.

      This restaurant has a great variety of dishes; there are new choices every time you come.

    • 小孩子总能想出各种花样来玩。

      xiǎo háizi zǒng néng xiǎngchū gè zhǒng huāyàng lái wán.

      Little kids can always come up with all kinds of tricks to play.

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