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比如

bǐrú

for example

How common it is

比如 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.

Pronunciation focus

Say bǐrú slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.

Usage note

比如这个词用来举例说明,帮助理解。

bǐrú zhège cí dùng lái yǔ lì shù shuō míng, bāngzhù rěn jie.

The word 比如 is used to give examples and help understand.

Context note

比如常见于讲解概念或解释时。

bǐrú cháng jiàn yú jiǎngjiě gài niàn huò shìshì shí.

It is commonly found when explaining concepts or giving examples.

5 examples

比如,我有三个苹果。
bǐ rú, wǒ yǒu sān gè píng guǒ。
For example, I have three apples.
比如,他喜欢游泳和跑步。
bǐ rú, tā xǐ huan yóu yǒng hé pǎo bù。
For example, he likes swimming and running.
比如,这个单词的意思是快乐。
bǐ rú, zhè ge dān cí de yì sī shì kuài lè。
For example, the meaning of this word is happiness.
比如,她喜欢吃水果和蔬菜。
bǐ rú, tā xǐ huan chī shuǐ guǒ hé shū cài。
For example, she likes to eat fruits and vegetables.
比如,他每天早上跑步。
bǐ rú, tā měi tiān zǎo shàng pǎo bù。
For example, he runs every morning.

5 mini stories

比如,小明喜欢吃水果,比如苹果和香蕉。
bǐ rú, xiǎo míng xǐ huan chī shuǐ guǒ, bǐ rú píng guǒ hé xiāng jiāo。
For example, Xiaoming likes to eat fruits such as apples and bananas.
比如,老师说学习很重要,比如每天都要复习。
bǐ rú, lǎo shī shuō xué xí hěn zhòng yào, bǐ rú měi tiān dōu yào fù xí。
For example, the teacher said that studying is very important, like reviewing every day.
比如,妈妈喜欢做饭,比如做面条和炒菜。
bǐ rú, mā ma xǐ huan zuò fàn, bǐ rú zuò miàn tiáo hé chǎo cài。
For example, Mom likes to cook, such as making noodles and stir-fried dishes.
比如,他每天早上跑步,比如在公园里跑。
bǐ rú, tā měi tiān zǎo shàng pǎo bù, bǐ rú zài gōng yuán lǐ pǎo。
For example, he runs every morning, like in the park.
比如,她喜欢画画,比如画风景和人物。
bǐ rú, tā xǐ huan huà huà, bǐ rú huà fēng jǐng hé rén wù。
For example, she likes to draw pictures such as landscapes and people.

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