Writing
比方 (bǐ fang) — how to say "example" in Chinese
比方
Example; for instance
verb
Character composition
比
to compare
方
method, way
Radicals / Keys
方
Square
#70 · fāng · 4 strokes
比
Compare
#81 · bǐ · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
比方说
bǐ fang shuō
for example
打个比方
dǎ gè bǐ fang
give an example
Examples
比方说，你可以先学习简单的词。
For example, you can learn simple words first.
我打个比方。
I'll give an example.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "example" in Chinese?
"example" in Chinese is 比方 (bǐ fang).
What does 比方 mean in English?
比方 (bǐ fang) means "Example; for instance".
How is 比方 pronounced?
It is pronounced bǐ fang (written as bi fang, bifang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "example" in Chinese characters?
It is written 比方: 比 has 4 strokes, 方 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 比方?
比方 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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