pattern; design; variety; trick
Meanings
3 senses · 11 examplesnoun
pattern; design; style; variety
Refers to decorative patterns or the variety of styles available. In spoken Beijing dialect, can take an -r suffix as 花样儿.
This store has a wide variety of clothing designs.
They constantly introduce new varieties to attract young customers.
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The patterns on these tiles are very traditional.
There are more and more varieties of mooncakes in the supermarket.
noun
embroidery stencil; paper template for needlework
Refers to the paper template used as a guide for embroidery, paper-cutting, or other crafts. Traditional handicraft term.
Grandmother used a stencil to embroider a peony.
These paper-cutting templates were hand-carved.
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She traces the pattern onto the fabric before beginning to embroider.
noun
trick; scheme; gimmick
informalUsed in informal contexts to refer to deceptive tactics or attention-seeking behavior. Often collocates with verbs like 玩 (play) or 闹 (make). Carries a negative connotation of insincerity.
What new trick is he playing now?
Don't play games with me; I know what you're thinking.
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This is just another one of his schemes.
He always likes to use gimmicks to attract attention.