Chinese

duōduān
Meaning: multi-faceted; varied; many and various
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

多
端

Example sentences

The weather is ever-changing, remember to bring an umbrella when going out.
從前作惡多端的他,如今已改邪歸正,重新做人。
从前作恶多端的他,如今已改邪归正,重新做人。
He who used to commit all kinds of evil has now turned over a new leaf and started his life anew.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe things that change in many ways (變化多端) or people who have many tricks (詭計多端).

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