Usage of 举例
The verb phrase 举例 means "to give an example" or "to illustrate with examples." It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese when someone wants to clarify a point by providing concrete instances.
Common contexts
举例 is often used in educational settings, discussions, and writing to support arguments or explanations. For example, teachers use it to help students understand abstract concepts, and writers use it to strengthen their points.
Collocations and patterns
- 举例说明: to illustrate or explain by giving examples
- 举例子: to give an example (colloquial)
- 举例来说: for example, to give an example
These phrases help introduce examples smoothly and are very common in formal and informal contexts.
Nuances
Using 举例 implies that the speaker or writer wants to make their statement clearer or more convincing by referring to specific cases. It is more formal than simply saying 说例子 or 给例子.
Common confusion
Don't confuse 举例 with 举办 (to hold an event) or 举起 (to raise something). 举例 specifically relates to giving examples.