一模一样
yī mú yī yàng
Exact same appearance · trad. 一模一樣
Refers to things that are exactly alike or identical. Use it to describe two or more items that share every single detail, leaving no room for distinction.
What does 一模一样 (yī mú yī yàng) mean?
一模一样 (yī mú yī yàng) means "exact same appearance" in English. Word for word, it breaks down as "one mold, one appearance."
Character by character
- 一 yī one
- 模 mú mold
- 一 yī one
- 样 yàng appearance
When to use it
Applicable to objects, people, or situations that are carbon copies of each other. It conveys a strong sense of sameness and is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Example
画面中的这只白天鹅简直和活的一模一样。
Huàmiàn zhōng de zhè zhī báitiāné jiǎnzhí hé huó de yī mú yī yàng.
The white swan in the picture looks exactly like a live one.
Pro tip: Often used to emphasize an uncanny resemblance, suggesting that it's difficult to tell two things apart. It is stronger than simply saying "similar."
Related idioms
一举一动 · Every move and action一口咬定 · Firm assertion一手遮天 · Abusing power to deceive
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