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譬如说for exampleHSK 7, unknown, 35 strokes, rank #36215, Very Hard
  1. 1for example
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March 24, 2026

譬如说

譬如说 (pì rú shuō) means 'for example' or 'say'. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to introduce examples that clarify or support a preceding statement.

Strokes35Frequency#36215DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

This phrase is prevalent in Chinese rhetoric and education, reflecting the importance of examples in teaching and argumentation. It mirrors the traditional Chinese approach of learning through analogies.

Memory Tip

Imagine a teacher with a pointer saying '譬如说' while pointing to various examples on a board. The character 譬 (pì) resembles a person pointing, and 如 (rú) suggests similarity, indicating that what follows is an illustration.

Meanings of 譬如说

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About 譬如说

譬如说Simplified
35Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 譬如说

Quick Contrast

比如 (bǐ rú) vs 例如 (lì rú) — use 譬如说 when you want to emphasize the act of saying or introducing an example verbally.

Usage Notes

譬如说 is often used in formal contexts, such as presentations or academic writing. A common mistake is to use it in informal conversations where simpler phrases may suffice. Ensure to follow it with relevant examples for clarity.

HSK Study Tips

譬如说 is not a standalone HSK word, but understanding it can enhance your comprehension of HSK Level 4 and above materials, particularly in reading and writing. Focus on how it connects sentences logically.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 譬如说 with 例如 (lì rú) and use them interchangeably. While similar, 譬如说 is more conversational, whereas 例如 is more formal. For example, saying '我喜欢很多水果,譬如说苹果和香蕉' is correct, while '我喜欢很多水果, 例如说苹果和香蕉' sounds awkward.

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Component Characters

譬pìto give an example
20 strokes言
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如rúas
HSK 56 strokes女
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说shuōto say
HSK 19 strokes讠
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How to say for example in Chinese

“for example” in Chinese is譬如说

譬如说 (pì rú shuō) means 'for example' or 'say'. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to introduce examples that clarify or support a preceding statement.

When to use 譬如说

譬如说 is often used in formal contexts, such as presentations or academic writing. A common mistake is to use it in informal conversations where simpler phrases may suffice. Ensure to follow it with relevant examples for clarity.

譬如说 or something close to it

比如 (bǐ rú) vs 例如 (lì rú) — use 譬如说 when you want to emphasize the act of saying or introducing an example verbally.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 譬如说 with 例如 (lì rú) and use them interchangeably. While similar, 譬如说 is more conversational, whereas 例如 is more formal. For example, saying '我喜欢很多水果,譬如说苹果和香蕉' is correct, while '我喜欢很多水果, 例如说苹果和香蕉' sounds awkward.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 譬如说

Use 譬如说 when you need to introduce an example to support your argument or explanation.

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