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March 24, 2026
时髦(時髦)shímáo(shi2mao2)
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.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being 时髦 can reflect one's social status and awareness of trends, especially among younger generations in urban areas. Fashion shows and street style have become significant elements of contemporary Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Think of '时' (time) as representing the current moment and '髦' (hair) as a style that is up-to-date. Imagine a scene where people are changing hairstyles to match the latest fashion trends, reflecting the idea of being '时髦.'
Meanings of 时髦
shímáo(shi2mao2)
1in vogue
2fashionable
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About 时髦
时髦Simplified
時髦Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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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.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of '时' (time) as representing the current moment and '髦' (hair) as a style that is up-to-date. Imagine a scene where people are changing hairstyles to match the latest fashion trends, reflecting the idea of being '时髦.'
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 时髦 with 老土 (lǎo tǔ), which means outdated or unfashionable.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).
HSK Study Tips
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.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being 时髦 can reflect one's social status and awareness of trends, especially among younger generations in urban areas. Fashion shows and street style have become significant elements of contemporary Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
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.
Example Sentences for 时髦 (10)
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他们的休闲服系列瞄准的是追求时髦的13到25岁青少年。
tā mén de xiū xián fú xì liè miáo zhǔn de shì zhuī qiú shí máo de13 1325 dào 25 suì qīng。
Their range of leisurewear is aimed at fashion-conscious 13 to 25 year-olds.
2
我不是一味赶时髦的人，我只穿适合自己的服装。
wǒ bù shì yī wèi gǎn shí máo de rén， ， wǒ zhī chuān shì hé zì jǐ de fú。
I'm not a fashion victim; I stick to what suits me.
3
到广场饭店喝鸡尾酒是他们这个高雅时髦的圈子中的人每晚必做的事情。
dào guǎng cháng fàn diàn hē jī wěi jiǔ shì tā mén zhè gè gāo yǎ shí máo de quān zǐ zhōng de rén měi wǎn bì zuò de shì qíng。
Cocktails at the Plaza was a nightly ritual of their sophisticated world.
4
他竭力想扮酷，赶时髦。
tā jié lì xiǎng bàn kù， ， gǎn shí。
He was trying to be really cool and trendy.
5
现在政界讲究的无非是合适的发型和时髦的衣着。
xiàn zài zhèng jiè jiǎng jiū de wú fēi shì hé shì de fā xíng hé shí máo de yī zháo。
Now politics is all about the right haircut and a sharp suit.
Well, who gives a toss about sophistication anyway?
7
人们穿上更加时髦漂亮的衣服，沿着海滨散步。
rén mén chuān shàng gēng jiā shí máo piāo liàng de yī fú， ， yán zháo hǎi bīn sàn。
People came out in smarter clothes to promenade along the front.
8
阿奇喜欢那种紧跟潮流，讲满口时髦新词的感觉。
ā qí xǐ huān nà zhǒng jǐn gēn cháo liú， ， jiǎng mǎn kǒu shí máo xīn cí de gǎn。
Archie liked to think he kept up with current slang.
9
Yankeedoodle帽上插根羽毛,称为时髦帅哥.
Yankeedoodle Yankeedoodle mào shàng chā gēn yǔ, máo , chēng wéi shí máo.
Yankee doodle stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni.
10
她的诗在风格上是时髦的实验派，主题艰深难懂。
tā de shī zài fēng gé shàng shì shí máo de shí yàn pài， ， zhǔ tí jiān shēn nán。
Her poems are modishly experi-mental in style and recondite in subject-matter.
Cultural Notes for 时髦
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, being 时髦 can reflect one's social status and awareness of trends, especially among younger generations in urban areas. Fashion shows and street style have become significant elements of contemporary Chinese culture.
Frequently Asked Questions about 时髦
No, 时髦 specifically refers to fashion and style. For personality traits, consider words like 个性 (gèxìng) or 性格 (xìnggé).
While it primarily describes clothing and styles, it can also refer to behaviors or lifestyles that are considered trendy.
The opposite is 老土 (lǎo tǔ), meaning outdated or untrendy.
