The Chinese word 像 means “like” or “resemble” in English. It is commonly used to compare two things or people and express similarity or likeness. For example, you can say “他像他的父亲”, which means “he looks like his father”. The word 像 can also be used in idiomatic expressions such as “像模像样”, which means “in a proper and orderly manner”. Overall, 像 is a versatile word that is frequently used in Chinese conversations.
Translation
Verb: to be/look like, to appear, to seem
Noun: image, portrait
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他的声音像一个小孩子 | tā de shēngyīn xiàng yīgè xiǎoháizi | His voice sounds like a child |
| 这个房间的气味像花园里的花 | zhège fángjiān de qìwèi xiàng huāyuán lǐ de huā | The smell in this room is like the flowers in a garden |
| 这个问题像一个迷 | zhège wèntí xiàng yīgè mí | This problem is like a puzzle |
| 她的行为像一个成年人 | tā de xíngwéi xiàng yīgè chéngniánrén | Her behavior is like an adult |
| 这个城市的夜景像星空一样美丽 | zhège chéngshì de yèjǐng xiàng xīngkōng yīyàng měilì | The night view of this city is as beautiful as the starry sky |
| 这些糖果的味道像水果一样甜 | zhèxiē tángguǒ de wèidào xiàng shuǐguǒ yīyàng tián | The taste of these candies is as sweet as fruit |
| 这个人的外表像一个勇士 | zhège rén de wàibiǎo xiàng yīgè yǒngshì | This person’s appearance is like a warrior |
| 她的笑容像春天的阳光 | tā de xiàoróng xiàng chūntiān de yángguāng | Her smile is like the sunshine in spring |
HSK
像 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2 and HSK Level 7-9.
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