Definition
像模像样 is a fixed four-character expression meaning that something or someone looks proper, decent, or presentable — as if meeting a certain standard. It often carries a slightly approving or teasing tone, implying that appearances are convincing but may not reflect deeper substance. You can use it for people, performances, objects, or situations that appear 'just like the real thing' or 'worth taking seriously' on the surface.
f.e.
presentablehaving an air of importancelooking proper and convincing (often of appearances)
Examples
- ，像模像样，。Tā suīrán niánqīng, dàn chuān de xiàng mó, kàn qǐlái xiàng ge jīnglǐ.Although he is young, he dresses properly and looks like a manager.
- 像模像样，。Zhè jiā xiǎo diàn bùzhì de xiàng mó, xīyǐn le bù shǎo gùkè.This small shop is decorated quite presentably, attracting many customers.
- 像模像样，。Tā xiě de bàogào xiàng mó, dàn nèiróng qíshí hěn kōngdòng.His report looks impressive on the surface, but the content is actually quite hollow.
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