How to say “analogy” in Chinese
analogy, example; for example
“Analogy” in Chinese is 比方, bǐ fang: the meaning, a recording of how it sounds, the characters stroke by stroke and examples.
How to pronounce it
比方 is read bǐ fang: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
Two people standing side by side are being compared.
It hints at the sound in 房 and 放. In 地方 it is read with the neutral tone: fang.
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “比方”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 比方. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 我打个比方，学语言就像学游泳。wǒdǎgebǐfang,xuéyǔyánjiùxiàngxuéyóuyǒngLet me give you an analogy: learning a language is like learning to swim.
- 有些运动很简单比方说跑步yǒuxiēyùndònghěnjiǎndān,bǐfangshuōpǎobùSome sports are very simple — running, for instance.
- 我打个比方wǒdǎgebǐfangLet me give you an analogy.
More words from the lesson “Conversation and contact”
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “analogy” in Chinese?
“Analogy” in Chinese is 比方, pinyin bǐfang.
What does 比方 mean?
比方 (bǐfang) means “analogy, example; for example”.
How do you write 比方?
比方 is 2 characters: 比 (bǐ) — compare; 方 (fāng) — square; side. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 比方?
比方 is read bǐfang. Tones: bǐ — third tone, fang — neutral tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“analogy” in the lesson “Conversation and contact”
This word is from the topic “Talking and arguing” of HSK 6. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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