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HSK 5 · VERSION 2.0#46

Comparing Specifically with “xiàng”

像

xiàng

How it works

At HSK5 level, 像 (xiàng) is not only used for simple comparisons like “like.” It can also be used to introduce specific examples or categories, often meaning:

such as

for example

things like

The pattern

像 (xiàng) + Noun / Example

Example sentences

像这种情况,最好还是先把事实弄清楚,再做决定。

Xiàng zhè zhǒng qíngkuàng, zuìhǎo háishi xiān bǎ shìshí nòng qīngchu, zài zuò juédìng.

In situations like this, it is best to first make the facts clear and then make a decision.

现在很多年轻人,像他这样愿意静下心来做研究的已经不多了。

Xiànzài hěn duō niánqīng rén, xiàng tā zhèyàng yuànyì jìng xià xīn lái zuò yánjiū de yǐjīng bù duō le.

Among young people nowadays, there are not many like him who are willing to calm down and do research.

像北京、上海这样的大城市,生活节奏通常都比较快。

Xiàng Běijīng, Shànghǎi zhèyàng de dà chéngshì, shēnghuó jiézòu tōngcháng dōu bǐjiào kuài.

In big cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, the pace of life is usually rather fast.

Key point

This use of 像 (xiàng) often introduces examples rather than just basic comparison.

Source: HelloMandarin · Revised edition, 2026 · PDF p. 257.

Old_HSK_1-6_Grammar_Points_2.0.pdf

Old six-level teaching collection. This is an independent learning reference.

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