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The word 一模一样 is formed by repeating the numeral 一 (meaning "one" or "same") around the nouns 模 (meaning "model") and 样 (meaning "appearance"), creating a structure that literally means "one model, one appearance" to express exact likeness or identicalness.

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这两个苹果一模一样。

Zhè liǎng gè píngguǒ yīmúyīyàng.

These two apples are exactly the same.

这对双胞胎长得一模一样。

Zhè duì shuāngbāotāi zhǎng de yīmúyīyàng.

This pair of twins look exactly the same.

我买的鞋和你的一模一样。

Wǒ mǎi de xié hé nǐ de yīmúyīyàng.

The shoes I bought are exactly the same as yours.

他画的画跟照片一模一样。

Tā huà de huà gēn zhàopiàn yīmúyīyàng.

The painting he drew is exactly the same as the photo.

尽管来自不同国家，但他们的习惯一模一样。

Jǐnguǎn láizì bùtóng guójiā, dàn tāmen de xíguàn yīmúyīyàng.

Even though they come from different countries, their habits are exactly the same.

Word Definition - 一模一样

yī mú yī yàng (idiom) exactly alike; identical; also pr. [yīmó-yīyàng]

Individual Character Details

一 yī
模 mó, mú
一 yī
样 yàng