HSK 4 · VERSION 2.0#46
Expressing “It Seems” with “hǎoxiàng”
好像
How it works
好像 (hǎoxiàng) means “it seems,” “it looks like,” or “as if.” It is used when the speaker is not completely certain, but has an impression or guess.
The pattern
Subject + 好像 (hǎoxiàng) + Predicate or 好像 (hǎoxiàng) + Clause
Example sentences
他今天好像不太高兴。
He seems not very happy today.
外面好像下雨了。
It seems to be raining outside.
她好像知道这件事。
She seems to know about this matter.
Key point
好像 (hǎoxiàng) expresses uncertain judgment, so it is softer than making a direct statement.