Chinese

bān
Meaning: like; as; sort; kind
Part of Speech: Particle, Measure word

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Example sentences

他們有著兄弟般的情誼。
他们有著兄弟般的情谊。
They have a brotherly friendship.
他的笑容猶如陽光般燦爛。
His smile is as bright as sunshine.
自從退休後,他每天過著神仙般悠閒的生活。
Since retiring, he has lived a leisurely life like an immortal.
夜空中閃亮的星星,像寶石般迷人。
The shining stars in the night sky are as charming as gems.
他在這場大火中奇蹟般地倖存了下來。
He miraculously survived in this fire.

Usage Notes

A particle used after a noun to indicate similarity, or a measure word for types.

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