similar to; like; as if
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesparticle
similar to; like; as if
Usually follows a noun, pronoun, or verb to form a simile or comparison (e.g., 像…似的，…什么似的). The alternative form 是的 (shì de) is also acceptable. Do not confuse with the other reading 'sì'.
Tā她
de的
liǎn脸
hóng红
de得
xiàng像
píng苹
guǒ果
shì似
de的
。
Her face is as red as an apple.
Tā他
pǎo跑
de得
xiàng像
yī一
zhèn阵
fēng风
shì似
de的
。
He runs as fast as the wind.
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Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
gāo高
xìng兴
de得
shén什
me么
shì似
de的
。
This child is as happy as can be.
Tā他
fǎng仿
fú佛
shuì睡
zháo着
le了
shì似
de的
，
yī一
dòng动
yě也
bù不
dòng动
。
It's as if he's fallen asleep, not moving at all.