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“various” in Chinese

Chinese

Also多种 (duō zhǒng) · 种种 (zhǒng zhǒng) · 各式各样 (gè shì gè yàng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinduō yàng

Example

商店里有多样的商品。shāng diàn lǐ yǒu duō yàng de shāng pǐn

There are various products in the store.

Illustration for 多样 (various)

How to say “various” in Chinese

“Various” in Chinese is 多样 (duō yàng).

One category containing many different forms, types, or qualities.

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

Example sentences with 多样

这个城市有多样的文化。zhè ge chéng shì yǒu duō yàng de wén huà

This city has various cultures.

Tips for using 多样

  • In shop and travel conversations, this adjective describes the range of products, foods, activities, or services available rather than naming one item.

Other Chinese words for “various”

2

多种

duō zhǒng

adjectivevarious

我们有多种颜色可选。wǒ men yǒu duō zhǒng yán sè kě xuǎn

We have various colors to choose from.

3

种种

zhǒng zhǒng

adjectivevarious

我们遇到了种种困难。wǒ men yù dào le zhóng zhǒng kùn nán

We encountered various difficulties.

这个市场卖各式各样的水果。zhè ge shì chǎng mài gè shì gè yàng de shuí guǒ

This market sells various kinds of fruit.

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