Writing
比如 (bǐrú) — how to say "for example" in Chinese
比如
For example
verb
Character composition
比
to compare
如
like, if
Radicals / Keys
女
Woman
#38 · nǚ · 3 strokes
比
Compare
#81 · bǐ · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
比如说
bǐrú shuō
for example; for instance
Examples
中国有很多美丽的城市，比如北京、上海和西安。
China has many beautiful cities, for example, Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi'an.
我喜欢运动，比如跑步。
I like sports, for example, running.
Mnemonic
[bǐrú-] Bi Ru lays fruit on the table and says, "I compare: the apple is red, the pear is yellow." Friends ask for an example, and Bi Ru replies, "比如, a banana is long, while a cherry is small." That is how he explains everything by comparing 🍎🍐.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "for example" in Chinese?
"for example" in Chinese is 比如 (bǐrú).
What does 比如 mean in English?
比如 (bǐrú) means "For example".
How is 比如 pronounced?
It is pronounced bǐrú (written as biru). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "for example" in Chinese characters?
It is written 比如: 比 has 4 strokes, 如 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 比如?
比如 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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