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方圆殊趣
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方圆殊趣

方圆殊趣 — “Square and round, distinct characteristics”

方圆殊趣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “it signifies that different individuals or things possess distinct characteristics, qualities, or approaches, much like a square and a circle, whose inherent properties are fundamentally unalike”. Literally, “Square and round, distinct characteristics”.

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方圆殊趣 Pronunciation and Pinyin

方圆殊趣 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
方
fāng4square, direction, method, just
圆
yuán10round, complete, smooth
殊
shū10special and different
趣
qù15interest, delight, or enjoyment

Example Sentence with 方圆殊趣

尽管他们是多年的朋友,但在对待学习和生活目标上,两人的想法可谓方圆殊趣,各有独特的见解和追求。
Although they have been friends for years, their approaches to study and life goals are fundamentally different, each having unique perspectives and pursuits.

Idioms Related to 方圆殊趣

More idioms starting with 方

  • fāng方zhang丈yíng盈qián前an extremely extravagant and luxurious feast
  • fāng方yǐ以lèi类jù聚Like attracts like
  • fāng方yǐ以lèi类jù聚,,wù物yǐ以qún群fēn分Like attracts like
  • fāng方biàn便zhī之mén门a convenient way to do something
  • fāng方biàn便mén门convenient way or accessible approach
  • fāng方xīng兴wèi未yǐ已still developing and flourishing
  • fāng方xīng兴wèi未ài艾still developing vigorously
  • fāng方záo凿yuán圆ruì枘incompatible or ill-suited
  • fāng方yuán员kě可shī施versatile and adaptable
  • fāng方mìng命pǐ圮zú族defy orders and harm kin
  • fāng方yuán圆kě可shī施versatile and adaptable
  • fāng方tǔ土yì异tóng同regional variations

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What does 方圆殊趣 mean?

方圆殊趣 (fāng yuán shū qù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “it signifies that different individuals or things possess distinct characteristics, qualities, or approaches, much like a square and a circle, whose inherent properties are fundamentally unalike”.

How do you pronounce 方圆殊趣?

方圆殊趣 is pronounced fāng yuán shū qù in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 方圆殊趣 literally mean?

Literally, 方圆殊趣 means “Square and round, distinct characteristics”. It is used to mean “it signifies that different individuals or things possess distinct characteristics, qualities, or approaches, much like a square and a circle, whose inherent properties are fundamentally unalike”.

What is the Chinese definition of 方圆殊趣?

殊趣:不同的意趣。因方圆形状各异,意趣大相径庭。比喻人或事物各异,其意趣或特征也各不相同

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