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比如说
bǐrú shuō
Description
我们想举一个例子的时候，可以用"比如说"。
When we want to give an example, we can use "比如说".
它常常放在句子的前面，后面跟着具体的例子。
It is often placed at the beginning of a sentence, followed by a specific example.
Meanings
比如说bǐrú shuō
for example; for instance
我喜欢水果，比如说苹果和香蕉。
I like fruits, such as apples and bananas.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
比如 (compare/such as) + 说 (say), literally "to compare and say".
- Nuance
比如说 is more spoken; 例如 sounds more formal or written.
In videos
“嗯，比如说我们都很喜欢吃海鲜，”
“我的解压方式 比如说出去走一走”
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