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譬如

pìrú

Description

“譬如”的意思和“比如”一样,用来举一个例子。

"譬如" means the same as "比如" and is used to give an example.

这个词比较书面,说话时人们更常说“比如”。

This word is more formal; people usually say "比如" in speech.

Meanings

譬如pìrú

for example; for instance; such as

我喜欢很多水果,譬如苹果和香蕉。

I like many fruits, such as apples and bananas.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    More formal and literary than 比如; common in writing or careful speech.

  • Etymology

    譬 means 'to illustrate/analogize' + 如 'like, as'.

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