比如 (bǐrú) — how to say "for example" in Chinese

比如

For example

Character composition

to compare

like, if

Radicals / Keys

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#38 · · 3 strokes

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#81 · · 4 strokes

Synonyms

例如

for example

lìrú · formal, in writing

比方

example; for instance

bǐ fang · making an analogy

譬如

for example; such as

pì rú · formal, in writing

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.

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.

What HSK level is 比如?

比如 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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