走样

走樣

zǒuyàng

verb #29,237

Meanings

1 to lose shape; to deform
2 to deviate from the original; to go off track

Characters

to walk; to move away

appearance; shape; style

Examples

这件毛衣洗了之后走样了。

Zhè jiàn máoyī xǐ le zhīhòu zǒuyàng le.

This sweater lost its shape after washing.

计划执行到最后完全走样了。

Jìhuà zhíxíng dào zuìhòu wánquán zǒuyàng le.

The plan completely went off track by the end.

Tips

usage

走样 can be used both literally (clothing losing its shape) and figuratively (a plan, story, or performance deviating from the original). The figurative use is very common.

Stroke Order

走 zǒu

样 yàng