decent appearance; promising success
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
proper human appearance; decent manners and bearing
Frequently used in negative constructions to criticize unkempt appearance or rude behavior. The variant with erhua (人样儿) is common in spoken Beijing dialect.
He was so dirty that he didn't look like a decent human being.
Don't spoil the child so much that he completely lacks proper manners.
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He was dressed somewhat decently.
This room is so messy it's inhuman.
noun
promising person; successful figure; decent human being
Usually appears in the construction '混出个人样' (to make something of oneself). Carries a connotation of achieving success through effort.
If you don't make something of yourself, don't come back to see me.
After working hard outside for many years, he finally became successful.
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He was determined to make something of himself and not disappoint his parents.