broadly similar; alike
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be broadly similar; to be alike; to be analogous
formalUsed to describe things that are not exactly identical but share major characteristics or patterns. Often used in formal or analytical contexts, not typically for people.
Zhè这
liǎng两
jiàn件
yī衣
fu服
de的
yàng样
shì式
lèi类
tóng同
。
The styles of these two garments are broadly similar.
Tā他
men们
de的
jīng经
lì历
suī虽
rán然
bù不
tóng同
，
dàn但
jié结
guǒ果
què却
lèi类
tóng同
。
Although their experiences were different, the outcomes were quite alike.
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Zhè这
liǎng两
gè个
wèn问
tí题
de的
xìng性
zhì质
shì是
lèi类
tóng同
de的
。
The nature of these two problems is analogous.
Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
de的
jié结
gòu构
yǔ与
qián前
zuò作
lèi类
tóng同
。
The structure of this novel is similar to that of the previous work.