Describes something of a wide variety or diverse range, often referring to many different kinds or types.
原指五行阵和八门阵。这是古代两种战术变化很多的阵势。比喻变化多端或花样繁多。
《虞初新志·孙嘉淦》伏龙以西，群峰乱峙，四布罗列，如平沙万幕，八门五花。”
The street market has a five flowers eight doors selection of goods from all over the world.
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