Chinese word

一模一样

Pronunciation

Pinyinyī mú yī yàng

Meaning

  • adjectiveexactly the same

Example

这两件衣服一模一样。zhè liǎng jiàn yī fú yì mú yí yàng

These two pieces of clothing are exactly the same.

Illustration for 一模一样 (exactly the same)

More examples

这两份考卷的答案一模一样，老师非常惊讶。zhè liǎng fèn kǎo juàn de dá àn yì mú yí yàng lǎo shī fēi cháng jīng yà

The answers on these two exam papers are exactly the same, and the teacher was very surprised.

Core concept

Two things match in every visible detail, as if one mold produced both.

Common phrases

  • 跟样品一模一样gēn yàng pǐn yì mú yí yàng

    identical to the sample

  • 简直一模一样jiǎn zhí yì mú yí yàng

    absolutely identical

  • 和照片一模一样hé zhào piān yì mú yí yàng

    identical to the photo

Similar words

一样yí yàng: The same in form, quality, or condition, with no difference between them.
相同xiāng tóng: Equal in content, quality, or degree, with nothing different between them.
一致yí zhì: In agreement or alignment, with situations, opinions, or numbers matching exactly.
相似xiāng sì: Similar in shape or features, while some details may still be different.

Definition in Chinese

形容两者在细节上无差别，好像用同一模子做出来一样。xíng róng liáng zhě zài xì jié shàng wú chā bié hǎo xiàng yòng tóng yì mú zi zuò chū lái yí yàng

Word origin

一模一样 (yīmúyīyàng, "exactly the same") combines the image of one mold with the idea of matching, presenting two things as if made from a single mold.

Usage tips

  • English same can allow two items to differ in appearance, but this word highlights a match so complete that even small details agree.

Other meanings

  • alikeadjective

Opposites

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