Definition
象是 is a verb meaning 'to seem' or 'to appear as', often used in formal or written Chinese to draw a comparison or express resemblance. It follows the pattern A 象是 B, where A is the subject and B is a noun or clause describing what A seems like. It is similar to 好像 but slightly more literary.
v
to seemto appear asto be like
Examples
- 象是。Tā shuōhuà de yàngzi xiàng shì rènshi zhège rén.The way he speaks seems as if he knows this person.
- 象是。Zhè zuò shān xiàng shì yí gè jùrén.This mountain appears like a giant.
- 象是。Tā jīntiān xiàng shì bú tài gāoxìng.He seems not very happy today.
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