The Chinese word “例如” means “for example” or “such as” in English. It is used to introduce one or more examples that illustrate a point or support an argument. For instance, you might use “例如” when explaining a concept and providing specific instances to illustrate it. In written Chinese, “例如” is often used in formal documents, academic papers, and professional communications.
Translation
Adverb: for example
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 例如，我很喜欢吃披萨 | lìrú, wǒ hěn xǐhuān chī pīsà | For example, I really like eating pizza |
| 这个城市有很多好的景点，例如博物馆和公园 | zhège chéngshì yǒu hěn duō hǎo de jǐngdiǎn, lìrú bówùguǎn hé gōngyuán | This city has many great attractions, such as museums and parks |
| 他喜欢做很多事情，例如看电影、打游戏和旅行 | tā xǐhuān zuò hěn duō shìqíng, lìrú kàn diànyǐng, dǎ yóuxì hé lǚxíng | He likes to do many things, such as watching movies, playing games, and traveling |
| 有些人喜欢喝茶，例如绿茶和红茶 | yǒuxiē rén xǐhuān hē chá, lìrú lǜchá hé hóngchá | Some people like to drink tea, such as green tea and black tea |
| 我们需要一些必要的工具，例如锤子和螺丝刀 | wǒmen xūyào yīxiē bìyào de gōngjù, lìrú chuízi hé luósīdāo | We need some necessary tools, such as a hammer and a screwdriver |
HSK
例如 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
Learning Card
