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人上一百,形形色色

rén shàng yī bǎi, xíng xíng sè sè
Among a hundred people, you'll find all kinds.

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When you have a large group of people, you will encounter a ...

When you have a large group of people, you will encounter a wide variety of personalities, behaviors, and backgrounds. It's a reminder that diversity is natural and one should not be surprised by different types of people.

This saying reflects a folk understanding of human nature's diversity. It's often used to encourage tolerance and open-mindedness when dealing with strangers or new situations.

Someone might say this when they encounter a strange or difficult person in a crowd, or when advising a friend to be more accepting of others' quirks.

It's a way of normalizing and accepting human complexity. By acknowledging that people are inherently varied, it reduces frustration and encourages a more tolerant, observational approach to social interactions.

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