有模有样 lifelike
Explanation
形容模仿得很像，如同真的似的。
It describes something that is very well imitated and looks like the real thing.
Origin Story
在一个阳光明媚的下午，小明和小红在公园里玩耍。小红看到一位阿姨在练习太极拳，动作舒缓而优美。小明对太极拳很感兴趣，便模仿阿姨的动作练习起来。起初，他的动作显得笨拙而僵硬，但经过不断地练习，他渐渐地掌握了太极拳的要领，动作越来越流畅自然，越来越有模有样。最后，他竟然能像模像样地打出一套完整的太极拳，引来周围游客的阵阵赞叹。小明和小红都非常开心，他们不仅学会了太极拳，还体会到了坚持练习带来的快乐。
One sunny afternoon, Xiaoming and Xiaohong were playing in the park. Xiaohong saw an aunt practicing Tai Chi Chuan, her movements were gentle and graceful. Xiaoming was very interested in Tai Chi Chuan, so he imitated the aunt's movements and practiced. At first, his movements seemed clumsy and stiff, but after continuous practice, he gradually mastered the essentials of Tai Chi Chuan, and his movements became more and more fluent and natural. Finally, he was able to perform a complete set of Tai Chi Chuan, attracting the admiration of the surrounding tourists. Both Xiaoming and Xiaohong were very happy, they not only learned Tai Chi Chuan, but also experienced the joy of persistent practice.
Usage
用于形容模仿得非常逼真，像模像样。
It is used to describe something that is imitated very realistically, lifelike.
Examples
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他模仿老师的样子，有模有样地讲起了课。
tā mófǎng lǎoshī de yàngzi, yǒu mó yǒu yàng de jiǎng qǐ le kè
He imitated the teacher's manner and gave a lesson in a very professional way.
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小孩儿有模有样地学着大人说话的样子，逗得大家哈哈大笑。
xiǎoháir yǒu mó yǒu yàng de xuézhe dàrén shuōhuà de yàngzi, dòude dàjiā hāhā dàxiào
The child imitated the adults' way of speaking and made everyone laugh.
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她有模有样地穿上了妈妈的高跟鞋，在房间里走来走去。
tā yǒu mó yǒu yàng de chuān shang le māmā de gāogēn xié, zài fángjiān lǐ zǒu lái zǒu qù
She put on her mother's high heels and walked around the room in a very elegant manner.