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    Expressing 'pattern' or 'design' with 图案 (tú'àn)

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    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Noun + 图案

    Explanation

    图案 (tú'àn) means "pattern," "design," or "motif," referring to a decorative visual element on a surface such as fabric, wallpaper, or clothing. It combines 图 (picture) and 案 (plan/design). For example, 衣服上的图案 means "the pattern on the clothing."

    Examples

    • 我很喜欢这条裙子上的花朵图案。

      Wǒ hěn xǐhuan zhè tiáo qúnzi shàng de huāduǒ tú'àn.

      I really like the flower pattern on this skirt.

    • 这款手机壳有好几种图案可以选。

      Zhè kuǎn shǒujī ké yǒu hǎo jǐ zhǒng tú'àn kěyǐ xuǎn.

      This phone case comes in several patterns to choose from.

    • 墙上的图案是他自己设计的。

      Qiáng shàng de tú'àn shì tā zìjǐ shèjì de.

      The pattern on the wall was designed by him.

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