比如(bǐrú)
For Example / Such As
Structure Pattern
Explanation
比如 (bǐrú) means "for example" or "such as." It introduces specific examples to illustrate a general point. Very common in both spoken and written Chinese. Can be used at the beginning of a sentence or in the middle.
Related Expression:
- 例如 (lìrú) — more formal equivalent of 比如, preferred in academic writing.
Example Sentences
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Zhōngguó yǒu hěn duō míngshèng gǔjì, bǐrú Chángchéng hé Gùgōng.
China has many famous sites, such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.
Bǐrú shuō, nǐ kěyǐ xiān xué pīnyīn.
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Hěn duō shuǐguǒ duì shēntǐ hǎo, bǐrú píngguǒ, xiāngjiāo.
Many fruits are good for health, such as apples and bananas.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
我比如去了北京。
Correct Usage
我去过很多城市，比如北京。
比如 is for introducing examples that illustrate a point, not for stating individual actions. You need a general statement first, then 比如 + specific examples.
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