How to say “like” or “as if” in Chinese with 跟 (gēn) … 似的 (shìde)
跟 (gēn) + Noun + 似的 (shìde) — as if, like
跟 (gēn) — similar to, as if
跟 (gēn) + Noun + 似的 (shìde) — as if, like
HSK 6Sentence patterns跟 (gēn) — similar to, as if
Rule structure
跟 (gēn)…似的 (shìde) is a colloquial simile structure meaning "like, as if". It describes similarity. 似的 (shìde) is often pronounced shìde.
Rule structure
跟 (gēn)…似的 (shìde) is a colloquial simile structure meaning "like, as if". It describes similarity. 似的 (shìde) is often pronounced shìde.
Examples
他高兴得跟孩子似的。
Tā gāoxìng de gēn háizi shìde.
He is happy like a child.
Examples
他高兴得跟孩子似的。
Tā gāoxìng de gēn háizi shìde.
He is happy like a child.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “similar to, as if” in Chinese with 跟?
Use the structure: 跟 (gēn) + Noun + 似的 (shìde) — as if, like. For example: 他高兴得跟孩子似的。 — “He is happy like a child.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他高兴得跟孩子似的。 — “He is happy like a child.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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