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像模像样 — “Presentable and proper”

像模像样 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “presentable and proper”. Decent and in good order; with an air of importance or formality. Literally, “Like a model, like a manner”.

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像模像样 Pronunciation and Pinyin

像模像样 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
像
xiàng13to be like; resemble
模
mú15model, mold, or imitate
像
xiàng13to be like; resemble
样
yàng10kind, type, sample, appearance

Example Sentence with 像模像样

小明第一次穿上小西装参加学校活动,努力让自己看起来像模像样。
Xiao Ming wore a small suit for the first time to attend a school event, trying hard to make himself look presentable and proper.

Idioms Related to 像模像样

Synonyms of 像模像样

  • yǒu有mú模yǒu有yàng样to look quite authentic
  • zhèng郑zhòng重qí其shì事to treat with great seriousness

More idioms starting with 像

  • xiàng像xíng形duó夺míng名misname by judging appearance
  • xiàng像xīn心xiàng像yì意to one's heart's content
  • xiàng像xīn心rú如yì意as one wishes
  • xiàng像xīn心chēng称yì意to one's heart's content
  • xiàng像xīn心shì适yì意to one's heart's content
  • xiàng像shà煞yǒu有jiè介shì事act as if something important is happening

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Questions about 像模像样

What does 像模像样 mean?

像模像样 (xiàng mú xiàng yàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “presentable and proper”.

How do you pronounce 像模像样?

像模像样 is pronounced xiàng mú xiàng yàng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 像模像样 literally mean?

Literally, 像模像样 means “Like a model, like a manner”. It is used to mean “presentable and proper”.

What is the Chinese definition of 像模像样?

形容着重或隆重的样子。

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