像 (xiàng) — how to say "to resemble" in Chinese

To resemble, like

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#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Examples

你笑起来很我一个朋友,让我想起以前的事。

Your smile resembles a friend of mine, it reminds me of the past.

我朋友。

You resemble my friend.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 像 (xiàng) — to resemble, like

[xiàng-] Shaun the Sheep stands in front of a huge mirror holding a picture of a 🐑 sheep. Staring at the reflection and picture, he sees the character 像 and thinks, "I truly resemble my woolly friends!" Whether in the mirror or the picture, Shaun is 像 his flock members.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to resemble" in Chinese?

"to resemble" in Chinese is 像 (xiàng).

What does 像 mean in English?

像 (xiàng) means "To resemble, like".

How is 像 pronounced?

It is pronounced xiàng (written as xiang). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "to resemble" in Chinese characters?

It is written 像.

What HSK level is 像?

像 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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