Writing
好比 (hǎo bǐ) — how to say "for example" in Chinese
好比
For example, just like
verb
Character composition
好
good
比
to compare
Radicals / Keys
女
Woman
#38 · nǚ · 3 strokes
比
Compare
#81 · bǐ · 4 strokes
Collocations
好比亲兄弟
hǎo bǐ qīn xiōng dì
like close brothers
好比一场梦
hǎo bǐ yì chǎng mèng
like a dream
Examples
学习好比爬山，需要一步一步来。
Studying is like climbing a mountain; you need to go step by step.
他好比我的兄弟。
He is just like my brother.
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Frequently asked questions
For example meaning in Chinese
"for example" in Chinese is 好比 (hǎo bǐ).
What does 好比 mean in English?
好比 (hǎo bǐ) means "For example, just like".
How is 好比 pronounced?
It is pronounced hǎo bǐ (written as hao bi, haobi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "for example" in Chinese characters?
It is written 好比: 好 has 6 strokes, 比 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 好比?
好比 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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