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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
举例jǔlìto give an exampleHSK 4, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #25314, Medium
jǔlì(ju3li4)ju li T3
  1. 1to give an example
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March 24, 2026

举例(舉例)jǔlì(ju3li4)

举例 (jǔ lì) means 'to give an example' and is commonly used in both spoken and written Mandarin to clarify a point or illustrate a concept. It is particularly useful in educational contexts, presentations, and discussions where elaboration is necessary.

Strokes17Frequency#25314DifficultyMedium
Cultural note

In Chinese educational culture, providing examples is often emphasized as a method of teaching, making 举例 a significant phrase in classrooms and academic settings.

Memory tip

Think of 举 (jǔ) as 'to lift up' and 例 (lì) as 'instance or example.' Imagine lifting up a specific instance to show or explain something, like holding up a book to illustrate a point in a discussion.

Meanings of 举例

jǔlì(ju3li4)
1to give an example
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About 举例

举例Simplified
舉例Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4AdvancedCEFRC2

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举证 (jǔ zhèng) - use 举例 when you want to provide an illustrative example, while 举证 is more about providing evidence or proof in a formal context.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 举例, as it can be informal or formal depending on the setting. A common mistake is to forget to follow it with the example itself; remember to always provide a clear example after using this phrase.

HSK Study Tips

This phrase is relevant at HSK Level 3 as it connects with other vocabulary related to explanations and discussions. Students should focus on using it in context, particularly when asked to clarify or illustrate a point.

Common Mistakes

Learners often say '我举了例' (Wǒ jǔle lì) instead of '我可以举例' (Wǒ kěyǐ jǔ lì), which sounds awkward. Remember that 举例 is typically used to introduce an example rather than to say you have already done so.

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Component characters

举jǔto lift
HSK 49 strokes丶
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例lìexample
8 strokes亻
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How to say to give an example in Chinese

“to give an example” in Chinese is举例jǔlì

举例 (jǔ lì) means 'to give an example' and is commonly used in both spoken and written Mandarin to clarify a point or illustrate a concept. It is particularly useful in educational contexts, presentations, and discussions where elaboration is necessary.

When to use 举例

Be mindful of the context in which you use 举例, as it can be informal or formal depending on the setting. A common mistake is to forget to follow it with the example itself; remember to always provide a clear example after using this phrase.

举例 or something close to it

举证 (jǔ zhèng) - use 举例 when you want to provide an illustrative example, while 举证 is more about providing evidence or proof in a formal context.

What learners get wrong

Learners often say '我举了例' (Wǒ jǔle lì) instead of '我可以举例' (Wǒ kěyǐ jǔ lì), which sounds awkward. Remember that 举例 is typically used to introduce an example rather than to say you have already done so.

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Frequently asked questions about 举例

You can say, '我可以举例说明这个问题。' (Wǒ kěyǐ jǔ lì shuōmíng zhège wèntí.) meaning 'I can give an example to explain this issue.'

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