形形色色

• 拼音: xíng xíng sè sè
• 汉字拆解: 形 = 开 + 彡 (shape/form); 色 = 巴 + 刀 (colour/appearance) — both reduplicated to stress diversity

含义

Of all kinds; varied; diverse. Describes a wide assortment of types, shapes, or categories.

A four-character idiom (成语) emphasising variety and diversity. Used to describe people, goods, opinions, or phenomena. Common in descriptive and literary writing.

例句

1. 集市上摆满了形形色色的手工艺品，吸引了众多游客驻足欣赏。
2. 这座城市汇聚了形形色色的文化背景，多种语言与民俗在此交融共生。
3. 网络平台上流传着形形色色的观点，读者需具备辨别信息真伪的能力。

用法指南

语境: descriptive writing, social commentary, general

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 会场汇聚了形形色色的来宾，既有学术界人士，也有业界精英。(The venue gathered guests of all kinds, from academics to industry professionals.)
• 这部纪录片呈现了形形色色的社会群体，真实记录了时代的多元面貌。(This documentary presents various social groups, authentically capturing the diverse face of the era.)

错误说法

• 形形色色地完成任务 — 形形色色 is an adjective/modifier, not an adverb; use 多种多样地 or 以各种方式 for 'in various ways'

起源与历史

形形 (various forms) + 色色 (various colours) — reduplication emphasising great variety

文化背景

时代: Traditional to Modern

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal