Meaning and Usage
The character 样 (yàng) primarily refers to the 'form', 'shape', or 'style' of something. It is often used to describe the appearance or manner of objects, people, or situations.
Common Contexts
- Describing types or styles: e.g., 什么样 (what kind of), 各种样 (various kinds).
- Referring to the state or condition of something: e.g., 样子 (appearance, look).
- Indicating a pattern or sample to follow: e.g., 样本 (sample), 按样做 (do according to the sample).
Collocations and Patterns
- 什么样 (shénme yàng): used to ask about the kind or style.
- 样子 (yàngzi): refers to the look or appearance.
- 按样子 (àn yàngzi): according to the form or pattern.
Nuances
When using 样, speakers often imply a focus on the external or observable characteristics. It can be used both for physical shapes and abstract manners or styles. Avoid confusing 样 with 样子; 样子 is more specific to appearance or expression, while 样 can be broader, including style or pattern.
Register
This character is neutral and common in both spoken and written Chinese, suitable for formal and informal contexts.
Meaning and Usage
The character 样 (yàng) primarily refers to the 'form', 'shape', or 'style' of something. It is often used to describe the appearance or manner of objects, people, or situations.
Common Contexts
- Describing types or styles: e.g., 什么样 (what kind of), 各种样 (various kinds).
- Referring to the state or condition of something: e.g., 样子 (appearance, look).
- Indicating a pattern or sample to follow: e.g., 样本 (sample), 按样做 (do according to the sample).
Collocations and Patterns
- 什么样 (shénme yàng): used to ask about the kind or style.
- 样子 (yàngzi): refers to the look or appearance.
- 按样子 (àn yàngzi): according to the form or pattern.
Nuances
When using 样, speakers often imply a focus on the external or observable characteristics. It can be used both for physical shapes and abstract manners or styles. Avoid confusing 样 with 样子; 样子 is more specific to appearance or expression, while 样 can be broader, including style or pattern.
Register
This character is neutral and common in both spoken and written Chinese, suitable for formal and informal contexts.
Meaning and Usage
The character 样 (yàng) primarily refers to the 'form', 'shape', or 'style' of something. It is often used to describe the appearance or manner of objects, people, or situations.
Common Contexts
- Describing types or styles: e.g., 什么样 (what kind of), 各种样 (various kinds).
- Referring to the state or condition of something: e.g., 样子 (appearance, look).
- Indicating a pattern or sample to follow: e.g., 样本 (sample), 按样做 (do according to the sample).
Collocations and Patterns
- 什么样 (shénme yàng): used to ask about the kind or style.
- 样子 (yàngzi): refers to the look or appearance.
- 按样子 (àn yàngzi): according to the form or pattern.
Nuances
When using 样, speakers often imply a focus on the external or observable characteristics. It can be used both for physical shapes and abstract manners or styles. Avoid confusing 样 with 样子; 样子 is more specific to appearance or expression, while 样 can be broader, including style or pattern.
Register
This character is neutral and common in both spoken and written Chinese, suitable for formal and informal contexts.