be like; resemble; as if
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be like; to resemble; as if; just as
literaryUsed to draw comparisons or metaphors, often in formal or literary contexts. Slightly more formal than 好像.
Tā他
zhuàng壮
jiàn健
de的
shēn身
qū躯
yǒu有
rú如
yī一
zuò座
tiě铁
tǎ塔
。
His robust physique was like an iron tower.
Yè夜
kōng空
zhōng中
de的
xīng星
xīng星
yǒu有
rú如
zuàn钻
shí石
bān般
shǎn闪
shuò烁
。
The stars in the night sky twinkled like diamonds.
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Tā他
de的
yǒng勇
qì气
yǒu有
rú如
shī狮
zi子
yī一
bān般
wú无
wèi畏
。
His courage was as fearless as that of a lion.
Zhè这
piàn片
níng宁
jìng静
de的
hú湖
shuǐ水
yǒu有
rú如
yī一
miàn面
jù巨
dà大
de的
jìng镜
zi子
。
This tranquil lake was like a giant mirror.