好似

hǎo sì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to seem
2. to be like

Word relationships

Related words

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• 仿佛 fǎng fú 仿佛 fǎng fú to seem 也用于比喻: to seem

Synonyms

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• 好像 hǎo xiàng 好像 hǎo xiàng as if 书面语 vs 口语: as if
• 如同 rú tóng 如同 rú tóng like 书面语: like

Usage notes

Common mistakes

后面不能直接加名词，需接动词或形容词，如“好似在等待”而非“好似他”。

Formality

主要用于书面语或正式语境，口语中更常用“好像”。

Example Sentences

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他的笑容 好似 阳光般温暖。

His smile seems as warm as sunshine.

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Child Words of 好似

• 好 好 hǎo: good
• 好 好 hào: to be fond of; to have a tendency to; to be prone to
• 似 似 sì: to seem