Meaning and Usage
The word 模样 (mú yàng) primarily refers to the appearance or look of a person or object. It can describe facial expressions, general demeanor, or the shape and style of things. It is often used to comment on someone's facial expression or the external form of something.
Common Collocations
- 模样看起来 (look appears): Used to describe how someone's appearance seems.
- 建筑的模样 (appearance of a building): Describes the shape or style of a structure.
- 他的模样 (his look): Refers to a person's facial expression or demeanor.
Usage Notes
模样 is more about the visible external appearance and can carry subjective impressions, such as tiredness or uniqueness. It is often used in spoken and written Chinese to give a vivid description of how someone or something looks.
Unlike the word 样子 (yàngzi), which can also mean appearance or manner, 模样 often emphasizes the visual impression or facial expression more specifically.
Common Confusion
模样 vs. 样子: Both can mean 'appearance,' but 模样 is more about the look or facial expression, while 样子 can also refer to manner or style in a broader sense. Avoid mixing them when you want to focus on someone's facial look or the shape of an object.