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How to say “as… as…” in Chinese with 像 (xiàng)

A + 像 (xiàng) + B + 一样 (yíyàng) / 这么 (zhème) / 那么 (nàme) + Adj.

Comparing specifically with "像 (xiàng)"

HSK 5Verbs

Rule structure

像 (xiàng) is used to express similarity or resemblance. It often pairs with 一样 (yíyàng), 这么 (zhème), 那么 (nàme) to form equative comparisons.

Examples

他像他爸爸一样高。

Tā xiàng tā bàba yīyàng gāo.

He is as tall as his father.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Comparing specifically with "像 (xiàng)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: A + 像 (xiàng) + B + 一样 (yíyàng) / 这么 (zhème) / 那么 (nàme) + Adj.. For example: 他像他爸爸一样高。 — “He is as tall as his father.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他像他爸爸一样高。 — “He is as tall as his father.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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