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比如 (bǐ rú) — use 例如 (lì rú) for more formal contexts, while 比如 (bǐ rú) is more casual.
Be careful not to confuse 例如 with 以为 (yǐwéi), which means 'to think' or 'to assume.' It is generally used in formal settings but can also appear in informal conversations. Common collocations include: '例如，...'(for example, ...).
As an HSK 4 word, 例如 connects well with other words that introduce examples or comparisons, such as '比如' (bǐ rú). Focus on using it in sentences that require clarification or illustration.
Learners often confuse 例如 with '比如' (bǐ rú), but they can be used interchangeably. For instance, saying '例如是游泳' (lì rú shì yóu yǒng) is incorrect; it should be '例如游泳' (lì rú yóu yǒng).
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How to say for example in Chinese
“for example” in Chinese is例如
例如 (lì rú) is a conjunction used to introduce examples or illustrations that clarify a point. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to provide specific instances that support a general statement.
When to use 例如
Be careful not to confuse 例如 with 以为 (yǐwéi), which means 'to think' or 'to assume.' It is generally used in formal settings but can also appear in informal conversations. Common collocations include: '例如，...'(for example, ...).
例如 or something close to it
比如 (bǐ rú) — use 例如 (lì rú) for more formal contexts, while 比如 (bǐ rú) is more casual.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 例如 with '比如' (bǐ rú), but they can be used interchangeably. For instance, saying '例如是游泳' (lì rú shì yóu yǒng) is incorrect; it should be '例如游泳' (lì rú yóu yǒng).
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Grammar Patterns of 例如
例如 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 例如
You can use it to introduce an example, such as: '我们可以选择很多运动，例如游泳和跑步。' (We can choose many sports, for example, swimming and running.)
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