How to say “it seems” in Chinese with 好像 (hǎoxiàng)
好像 (hǎoxiàng) + Clause
Expressing "it seems" with "好像 (hǎoxiàng)"
好像 (hǎoxiàng) + Clause
HSK 4VerbsExpressing "it seems" with "好像 (hǎoxiàng)"
Rule structure
好像 (hǎoxiàng) means "it seems, as if". It indicates speculation or similarity. Can be paired with 一样 (yíyàng) for explicit comparison.
Rule structure
好像 (hǎoxiàng) means "it seems, as if". It indicates speculation or similarity. Can be paired with 一样 (yíyàng) for explicit comparison.
Examples
他好像不高兴。
Tā hǎoxiàng bù gāoxìng.
It seems he is unhappy.
Examples
他好像不高兴。
Tā hǎoxiàng bù gāoxìng.
It seems he is unhappy.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "it seems" with "好像 (hǎoxiàng)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 好像 (hǎoxiàng) + Clause. For example: 他好像不高兴。 — “It seems he is unhappy.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他好像不高兴。 — “It seems he is unhappy.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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