Chinese

xiàng
Meaning: to resemble; to look like
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他長得很像他的父親。
他长得很像他的父亲。
He looks very much like his father.
她的名字裡有一個瓊字,家人希望她像美玉一樣珍貴。
Her name contains a character meaning fine jade, and her family hopes she will be as precious as beautiful jade.
這裡的風景美得像人間仙境。
The scenery here is as beautiful as a fairyland on earth.
他在家裡像個大爺一樣,什麼家務都不做。
He acts like a lord at home; he doesn't do any housework.
雨後的湖水碧得像一塊玉。
After the rain, the lake water was as blue-green as a piece of jade.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate similarity in appearance or nature.

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