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例如

lìrú

for example; for instance; such as

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한자 분해

例

lì · precedent, example, case

부수: 亻 · 8획

Stroke order animation for 例

如

rú · as, as if, like, such as, supposing

부수: 女 · 6획

Stroke order animation for 如

Usage of 例如

'例如' is a common phrase used to introduce examples or illustrations in Mandarin. It functions similarly to 'for example' or 'such as' in English. It often appears at the beginning of a phrase or sentence to clarify or specify a point by giving concrete instances.

Common Collocations

  • 例如 + noun/noun phrase: to list examples (e.g., 例如苹果)
  • 例如 + sentence: to introduce a hypothetical or explanatory example

Nuances and Tips

When using 例如, the speaker intends to provide a clear example to support or explain what was just mentioned. It is more formal than some colloquial alternatives like 比如 (bǐrú), but both are widely used. Avoid using 例如 in very casual speech where simpler expressions might be preferred.

Common Confusion

'例如' is often confused with '比如', which also means 'for example'. '例如' tends to be slightly more formal and is often used in written language, while '比如' is more common in spoken language. Both can be used interchangeably in many contexts, but choosing '例如' can give a more polished tone.

예문

很多水果都很健康，例如苹果和香蕉。

Hěn duō shuǐguǒ dōu hěn jiànkāng, lìrú píngguǒ hé xiāngjiāo.

Many fruits are healthy, for example, apples and bananas.

你可以选择不同的运动方式，例如跑步、游泳或者骑自行车。

Nǐ kěyǐ xuǎnzé bùtóng de yùndòng fāngshì, lìrú pǎobù, yóuyǒng huòzhě qí

You can choose different types of exercise, such as running, swimming, or

例如，如果你不明白，可以问老师。

Lìrú, rúguǒ nǐ bù míngbái, kěyǐ wèn lǎoshī.

For example, if you don't understand, you can ask the teacher.