好像
hǎoxiàng
Seems like, as if
How to say “it seems” in Chinese with 好像 (hǎoxiàng)
好像 (hǎoxiàng) + Clause
好像 (hǎo xiàng) — it seems
HSK 4Verbs
好像 (hǎoxiàng) + Clause
HSK 4Verbs好像 (hǎo xiàng) — it seems
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.
你们好像要走。
Nǐmen hǎoxiàng yào zǒu.
It seems you are about to leave.
Examples
他好像不高兴。
Tā hǎoxiàng bù gāoxìng.
It seems he is unhappy.
你们好像要走。
Nǐmen hǎoxiàng yào zǒu.
It seems you are about to leave.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “it seems” in Chinese with 好像?
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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