像
xiàng
To resemble, like
How to say “as… as…” in Chinese with 像 (xiàng)
A + 像 (xiàng) + B + 一样 (yíyàng) / 这么 (zhème) / 那么 (nàme) + Adj.
像 (xiàng) — comparing with “like”
HSK 5Verbs
A + 像 (xiàng) + B + 一样 (yíyàng) / 这么 (zhème) / 那么 (nàme) + Adj.
HSK 5Verbs像 (xiàng) — comparing with “like”
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.
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.
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 say “comparing with ‘like’” in Chinese with 像?
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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