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比方
bǐfāng
Description
"比方"用来举一个例子，帮助别人更好地明白你的意思。
"比方" is used to give an example to help others better understand your meaning.
我们常说"比方说"，然后给出一个例子。
We often say "比方说" and then provide an example.
Meanings
比方bǐfāng
an analogy; an example used to explain
我打个比方给你听。
Let me give you an example.
比方说bǐfāng shuō
for example; for instance
比方说，你可以多喝水。
For example, you can drink more water.
比方bǐfāng
to suppose; if (introducing a hypothesis)
比方明天下雨，我们就不去了。
If it rains tomorrow, we won't go.
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Notes
- Etymology
比 (compare) + 方 (way/side), literally 'a way of comparing'.
- Nuance
比方说 and 比如 both mean 'for example'; 比方 more colloquial.
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