analogy; for example
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Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
to compare; to draw an analogy; to liken
literaryLiterary usage, typically found in classical or formal written Chinese. Functions similarly to 比方 as a verb.
Yǐ以
cǐ此
pì譬
fāng方
zhī之
，
zé则
shì事
lǐ理
míng明
yǐ矣
。
If we compare it using this analogy, then the principle will become clear.
Pì譬
fāng方
ér而
yán言
，
zhì治
guó国
rú如
pēng烹
xiǎo小
xiān鲜
。
Speaking by analogy, governing a country is like cooking a small fish.
noun
analogy; comparison; metaphor; parallel
formalRefers to the method or instance of comparison. More formal and literary than 比方.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
gè个
tiē贴
qiè切
de的
pì譬
fāng方
。
This is an apt analogy.
Yòng用
pì譬
fāng方
lái来
shuō说
míng明
fù复
zá杂
de的
gài概
niàn念
。
Use analogies to explain complex concepts.
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Zhè这
gè个
dào道
lǐ理
kě可
yǐ以
yòng用
pì譬
fāng方
lái来
lǐ理
jiě解
。
This principle can be understood through analogy.
conjunction
for example; for instance; such as
literaryUsed to introduce examples, similar to 譬如 or 比方说. Often appears as 譬方说.
Pì譬
fāng方
shuō说
，
shí时
jiān间
jiù就
shì是
jīn金
qián钱
。
For example, time is money.
Yǒu有
hěn很
duō多
shuǐ水
guǒ果
，
pì譬
fāng方
，
píng苹
guǒ果
、
xiāng香
jiāo蕉
hé和
chéng橙
zi子
。
There are many fruits, for example, apples, bananas, and oranges.
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Pì譬
fāng方
ér而
yán言
，
xué学
xí习
rú如
nì逆
shuǐ水
xíng行
zhōu舟
。
For instance, learning is like sailing against the current.