比如 bǐrú for example
for example; for instance; such as
How to remember 比如: 比 compare + 如 as = for example.
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How it is used
- Opens an example - 我爱运动，比如跑步、游泳 (wǒ ài yùndòng, bǐrú pǎobù, yóuyǒng) I love sports, for example running and swimming.
- Interchangeable with 例如 (lìrú), which is a bit more formal/written; 比如 is the everyday spoken choice.
- Often expanded to 比如说 (bǐrú shuō) 'for instance' in conversation.
Example sentences
- 我喜欢运动，比如跑步和游泳。 Wǒ xǐhuan yùndòng, bǐrú pǎobù hé yóuyǒng.I like sports - for example running and swimming.