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多彩多姿
duō cǎi duō zī◆idiom
richly varied and colorful
她的生活多彩多姿，充满了挑战与惊喜。
Her life is richly varied and full of challenges and surprises.
literary
Having a wide variety of colors and forms; richly diverse and vibrant.
这个城市的节日庆典多彩多姿，吸引了无数游客。
The city's festival celebrations are richly diverse and vibrant, attracting countless tourists.
她的作品多彩多姿，展现了不同的艺术风格。
Her works are richly varied, showcasing different artistic styles.
Often used to describe lifestyles, cultures, artistic works, or natural scenes that are vibrant and diverse.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Descriptions
Use 多彩多姿 to highlight diversity and vibrancy in abstract or artistic contexts (e.g., culture, art, life). Avoid using it for mundane or static objects.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 多彩多姿 is vivid, overusing it in casual conversation may sound overly poetic or unnatural. Reserve it for contexts where diversity and vibrancy are central themes.
Word Origin
The phrase combines two adjectives, 多彩 (duō cǎi, 'rich in color') and 多姿 (duō zī, 'rich in form/posture'), emphasizing abundance in both visual and dynamic aspects. First attested in classical Chinese literature.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in written Chinese, often in descriptive or literary contexts. Avoid using it to describe simple physical objects unless emphasizing their diversity (e.g., not for a single red flower).
Word Breakdown
多彩
rich in color
adjective多姿
rich in form/posture
adjective汉英词典