Meaning and Usage
"图案" (tú àn) refers to a design or pattern, often used in contexts involving art, fashion, decoration, or product design. It describes the visual motifs or arrangements that decorate an object or surface.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used when talking about clothing patterns, wallpaper designs, or graphic motifs. For example, "衣服上的图案" (pattern on clothes) or "墙上的图案" (pattern on the wall).
Collocations and Patterns
- 图案设计: pattern design, used when discussing the creation or planning of patterns.
- 图案复杂/简单: complex/simple pattern, describing the intricacy of the design.
- 图案融合: pattern fusion, often used in art or design to describe combining styles.
Usage Notes
"图案" is a noun and typically appears as the object of verbs like 设计 (design), 有 (have), or 描绘 (depict). It is more formal and specific than general words like "花纹" (pattern, often floral) or "样式" (style). Avoid confusing it with "图画" which means picture or drawing, as "图案" emphasizes the decorative or repetitive design aspect.