ng5 faa1 baat3 mun4五花八門五花八门
Jyutpingng5 faa1 baat3 mun4
Yaleńgh fā baat mùhn
Definition
Of a great variety; multifarious; rich in variety.
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How it's used
Originating from ancient military strategy, this idiom describes a diverse array of items or methods. It is frequently used to highlight an overwhelming or impressive selection of options in a commercial or creative context. Unlike simpler words for variety, it carries a slightly formal or literary weight even when used in casual speech.
Examples
They sell a huge variety of things there, they have everything.
Have you ever seen so many different styles before?
Related words
Common phrases
a wide variety of choices
a diverse range of products
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or living things, as it is almost exclusively reserved for inanimate objects, products, or abstract concepts like ideas and methods.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
