形形色色 xíngxíngsèsè all kinds of
all kinds of; all sorts of; every (different) kind of
How to remember 形形色色: 形 form + 色 color = all kinds of.
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How it is used
- All sorts of, of every kind - 形形色色的人 (xíngxíng-sèsè de rén) people of every stripe; 形形色色的商品 (xíngxíng-sèsè de shāngpǐn) all manner of goods.
- Reduplicated phrase stressing wide, colorful variety; usually modifies a noun with 的.
- Slight flavor of 'a whole mixed bag,' sometimes hinting the assortment is dubious or motley.