HSK 7-9
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Meaning of 比喻

比喻 means to liken to; to compare to; to draw an analogy; metaphor; figure of speech; analogy. Pronounced bǐ yù. HSK 7-9.

  • to liken to; to compare to; to draw an analogy
  • metaphor; figure of speech; analogy

Definitions & Examples

Rén
men
cháng
yòng
yuán
dīng
jiào
shī
 

People often liken teachers to gardeners.

Zhè
huà
sh
jiè
chéng
tái
 

This sentence likens the world to a big stage.

Lǎo
shī
jīng
cháng
yòng
de
fāng
bāng
zhù
men
jiě
de
gài
niàn
 

Teachers often use analogies to help us understand complex concepts.

shí
jiān
chéng
jīn
qián
 
xǐng
men
yào
zhēn
 

He likened time to money to remind us to cherish it.

yào
zhè
liǎng
jiàn
shì
zài
 
men
xìng
zhì
wán
quán
tóng
 

Don't liken these two things together; their nature is completely different.