wild card; goes with anything
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
wild card; joker
informalOriginally from card games (like poker, mahjong) where a specific card can represent any other card to complete a hand.
Zhè这
fù副
pái牌
lǐ里
yǒu有
liǎng两
zhāng张
bǎi百
dā搭
pái牌
。
There are two wild cards in this deck.
Má麻
jiàng将
lǐ里
de的
“
huā花
pái牌
”
yǒu有
shí时
kě可
yǐ以
dāng当
bǎi百
dā搭
yòng用
。
The "flower tiles" in mahjong can sometimes be used as wild cards.
adjective
versatile; goes with anything; mix-and-match
informalCommonly used in fashion (clothing, accessories), entertainment (actors), and consumer goods to describe items that are highly adaptable and match with many other things.
Tā她
mǎi买
le了
yī一
jiàn件
hēi黑
sè色
de的
bǎi百
dā搭
wài外
tào套
。
She bought a black, versatile jacket that goes with anything.
Zhè这
wèi位
yǎn演
yuán员
shì是
gè个
bǎi百
dā搭
yǎn演
yuán员
，
shén什
me么
jué角
sè色
dōu都
néng能
yǎn演
。
This actor is a versatile actor who can play any role.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
yǐn饮
liào料
shì是
bǎi百
dā搭
yǐn饮
pǐn品
，
pèi配
shén什
me么
shí食
wù物
dōu都
hé合
shì适
。
This drink is a versatile beverage that pairs well with any food.
Bái白
sè色
chèn衬
shān衫
shì是
yī衣
chú橱
lǐ里
de的
bǎi百
dā搭
dān单
pǐn品
。
A white shirt is a versatile staple in the wardrobe.