it seems; seemingly; as if; used to express a feeling or impression about a situation

to be similar to; roughly the same; analogous

Used after a noun, verb, or pronoun to indicate that something is like or seems like the thing mentioned; often used in the [[像|像|xiang4]] ... shì de pattern to mean "just like" or "as if".

to appear to be on the surface (often implying the reality is different)

to resemble; to be alike

to seem like; to be just like; to resemble; similar to [[好像|好像|hao3 xiang4]]

Doubtful or suspected; to seem to be but remain uncertain (often used in medical or legal contexts)

being close to an actual amount or state; used as an adjective in scientific or mathematical contexts

appearing to be correct; seemingly right

to look like; to seem to be

to be exactly like; to look very much like; to bear a striking resemblance to

seemingly familiar; to feel as if one has met someone or seen something before

to be similar in form or physical appearance; often used in contrast to [[神似|神似|shen2 si4]]

to bear a remarkable resemblance in spirit, expression, or essence

to be just like; to be exactly like

likeness; resemblance; the state or quality of being similar

like a smile yet not a smile; a forced or mysterious expression that resembles a smile but is not quite one

apparently right but actually wrong; appearing plausible while being false or deceptive

to be better than; to be superior to; to excel beyond

One's future prospects are as brilliant and colorful as embroidered silk; often used to congratulate others on their success or graduation

tender and soft as water; to be deeply attached to someone with gentle affection

as if hungry and thirsty; used as an idiom to describe a state of longing for something with great intensity or eagerness

to not fully understand; to seem to understand but not actually grasp the meaning

as beautiful as flowers and jade; used to describe a woman's exquisite or delicate appearance

a scene of many flowers blooming in bright colors like a magnificent brocade

The passage of time like flowing water; used to describe how quickly years go by.

Describes a strong desire to return home as quickly as possible, as if one's heart were an arrow shot from a bow.

literally "like wolves and tigers"; describes people who are ruthless, bestial, or predatory in their behavior

the sun shines fiercely; a burning sun

Describes a very close, inseparable relationship between lovers or a married couple; joined at the hip

(idiom) Time passes very quickly. Often used with [[日月如梭|日月如梭|ri4 yue4 ru2 suo1]] to emphasize the swiftness of time.

used to suggest a comparison or resemblance; seemingly

to be the spitting image of; to be an exact replica of; to look just like

a numerical value that is close to the exact value, used in measurements and calculations when the exact number is impractical or impossible to obtain; an approximation

(set phrase) intense feelings or love as deep as the sea

(literary) just like; the same as; identical to [[一如|一如|yi1 ru2]]

to be better than or superior to

to have a future as brilliant as brocade; a future full of promise and success

like flowers and brocade; extremely beautiful or colorful, usually describing scenery, gorgeous clothing, or a bright and promising future

Two or more geometric figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size, specifically having equal corresponding angles and proportional corresponding sides

(idiom) describes a person who is extremely crafty and wicked but maintains an outward appearance of honesty and kindness

like a fish in water; to find a person with shared interests or a highly suitable environment for one's development

The gap between a powerful, wealthy family and common people is vast; used to express that once someone enters a high-ranking household, they are as inaccessible as if they were across the ocean.

to be like; as if

Used after a word or phrase to indicate similarity; meaning "like" or "as if".

the region within a prokaryotic cell that contains the genetic material

possessing beauty comparable to flowers and jade; (variant form) used to describe a delicate and beautiful woman

To be in a trance or intoxicated by a feeling; to appear dazed, absent-minded, or mesmerized by something