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    Expressing "diverse" with 多样 (duōyàng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Noun + 多样性

    Explanation

    多样 (duōyàng) means "diverse" or "varied" and describes things that come in many different forms or types. It is often followed by 性 to form the noun 多样性 (diversity), and commonly appears in discussions about biology, culture, or any field with rich variety.

    Examples

    • 这座城市的文化非常多样,每个街区都有自己的特色。

      zhè zuò chéngshì de wénhuà fēicháng duōyàng, měi gè jiēqū dōu yǒu zìjǐ de tèsè.

      The culture of this city is very diverse; every neighborhood has its own character.

    • 我们公司的产品种类多样,能满足不同客户的需求。

      wǒmen gōngsī de chǎnpǐn zhǒnglèi duōyàng, néng mǎnzú bùtóng kèhù de xūqiú.

      Our company's products are diverse and can meet the needs of different customers.

    • 老师鼓励我们用多样的方式来表达自己的想法。

      lǎoshī gǔlì wǒmen yòng duōyàng de fāngshì lái biǎodá zìjǐ de xiǎngfǎ.

      The teacher encourages us to express our ideas in diverse ways.

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