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“pattern” in Chinese

Chinese

Also花纹 (huā wén) · 规律 (guī lǜ) · 花样 (huā yàng) · 花色 (huā sè)

Pronunciation

Pinyintú àn

Example

图案很漂亮,我很喜欢。tú àn hěn piào liàng wǒ hěn xǐ huān

The pattern is beautiful, and I really like it.

Illustration for 图案 (pattern)

How to say “pattern” in Chinese

“Pattern” in Chinese is 图案 (tú àn).

A visible arrangement of shapes, lines, or colors that gives a surface its decorative look.

Full entry for 图案: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 图案

孩子喜欢带有动物图案的玩具。hái zi xǐ huān dài yǒu dòng wù tú àn de wán jù

Children like toys with animal patterns.

Tips for using 图案

  • A single emblem-like picture can also receive this label, so repetition is not required when the visual form serves a decorative role.

Other Chinese words for “pattern”

这件衬衫有漂亮的花纹。zhè jiàn chèn shān yǒu piào liàng de huā wén

This shirt has a pretty pattern.

这件事有重复的规律。zhè jiàn shì yǒu chóng fù de guī lǜ

There is a repeating pattern in this matter.

这件衣服上有很多花样。zhè jiàn yī fú shàng yǒu hěn duō huā yàng

This piece of clothing has many patterns.

这两种花色你更喜欢哪个?zhè liǎng zhòng huā sè nǐ gèng xǐ huān nǎ ge

Which of these two patterns do you like better?

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