似 (shì) — used in 似的 (shì de) 'like, as if, -like'

Definition

似 (shì) is a bound character that only appears in the compound 似的 (shì de), meaning 'like, as if, seem, -like'. It is used at the end of a phrase or sentence to indicate resemblance or similarity, often in the pattern 像/跟...似的 (xiàng/gēn... shì de, 'like...'). You cannot use 似 (shì) alone; it must always be followed by 的 in this reading.

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used in 似的 (shì de) 'likeas if-like'

Examples

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Tā xiàng fēng le shì de.
He is acting as if he's crazy.
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Tā kū de gēn xiǎohái shì de.
She cried like a child.
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Tiānqì lěng de xiàng dōngtiān shì de.
The weather is as cold as winter.

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