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这样 (zhèyàng) - use 这样 for actions or situations that are closer to the speaker's current context.
Be careful not to confuse 那样 with similar words like 这样的 (zhèyàng de), which means 'this kind'. Use 那样 in contexts where you want to refer to something that has already been mentioned or is known. It is generally informal, but can also be used in formal speech.
For HSK preparation, focus on how 那样 can be used to form comparisons with other words. It is a useful expression for students at HSK 3 and above, as it often appears in sentences that compare different actions or states.
Learners often misuse 那样 by confusing it with 这样的 when referring to something that is not previously mentioned. For example, saying '我喜欢这样的' (I like that kind) when they mean '我喜欢那样的' (I like that kind) is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 那样
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How to say that kind in Chinese
“that kind” in Chinese is那样
那样 (nà yàng) refers to a particular kind or sort of something, often used to describe a situation, manner, or way of doing things. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts to express a comparison or to clarify a specific type of action or behavior.
When to use 那样
Be careful not to confuse 那样 with similar words like 这样的 (zhèyàng de), which means 'this kind'. Use 那样 in contexts where you want to refer to something that has already been mentioned or is known. It is generally informal, but can also be used in formal speech.
那样 or something close to it
这样 (zhèyàng) - use 这样 for actions or situations that are closer to the speaker's current context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 那样 by confusing it with 这样的 when referring to something that is not previously mentioned. For example, saying '我喜欢这样的' (I like that kind) when they mean '我喜欢那样的' (I like that kind) is incorrect.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 那样
Yes, you can use 那样 to describe a way a person behaves, but make sure to clarify the context.
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