Chinese

hǎoxiàng
Meaning: to seem; to be like
Part of Speech: Adverb, Verb

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Example sentences

天這麼黑,好像要下雨了。
天这么黑,好像要下雨了。
The sky is so dark; it looks like it's going to rain.
他一邊走一邊回頭看,好像在找什麼人。
He looked back while walking, as if searching for someone.
淋了一場大雨後,他覺得渾身發冷,好像感冒了。
After being caught in a heavy rain, he felt cold all over and seemed to have a cold.
窗外閃電雷鳴,好像要下大雨了。
Lightning flashed and thunder roared outside the window; it seems like it's going to rain heavily.
他在門口四處張望,好像在等什麼人。
He looked around at the doorway, as if waiting for someone.

Usage Notes

Used to express uncertainty or resemblance.

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