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流行 (liúxíng) — use 时髦 (shímáo) for a focus on fashion and style, while 流行 (liúxíng) is broader, encompassing trends in culture and behavior.
Be careful not to confuse 时髦 with 老土 (lǎo tǔ), which means outdated or unfashionable. This term is informal and typically used in casual conversations. Common collocations include '时髦的衣服' (fashionable clothes) or '时髦的生活方式' (trendy lifestyle).
As an HSK 5 word, 时髦 connects well with other fashion-related vocabulary such as 风格 (fēnggé, style) and 潮流 (cháoliú, trend). Focus on using it in sentences that describe personal style or current trends.
Learners often misuse 时髦 by applying it to things that are timeless rather than trendy, such as saying '这件衣服很时髦' (this piece of clothing is very fashionable) when it is actually a classic item. Correct usage would focus on items that reflect current trends.
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“in vogue” in Chinese is时髦
时髦 (shí máo) refers to something that is trendy or fashionable. It is commonly used to describe clothing, styles, or behaviors that are currently popular, often in urban settings. The term carries a connotation of being modern and in touch with the latest trends.
When to use 时髦
Be careful not to confuse 时髦 with 老土 (lǎo tǔ), which means outdated or unfashionable. This term is informal and typically used in casual conversations. Common collocations include '时髦的衣服' (fashionable clothes) or '时髦的生活方式' (trendy lifestyle).
时髦 or something close to it
流行 (liúxíng) — use 时髦 (shímáo) for a focus on fashion and style, while 流行 (liúxíng) is broader, encompassing trends in culture and behavior.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 时髦 by applying it to things that are timeless rather than trendy, such as saying '这件衣服很时髦' (this piece of clothing is very fashionable) when it is actually a classic item. Correct usage would focus on items that reflect current trends.
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Grammar patterns of 时髦
时髦 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他们的休闲服系列瞄准的是追求____的13到25岁青少年。
Their range of leisurewear is aimed at fashion-conscious 13 to 25 year-olds.
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No, 时髦 specifically refers to fashion and style. For personality traits, consider words like 个性 (gèxìng) or 性格 (xìnggé).
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