例子 (lì zi) — example; instance
Definition
例子 is a common, general word for a single 'example' used to explain or illustrate something. Unlike 案例 (a specific case, often legal or business) or 榜样 (a person to emulate), 例子 is neutral and everyday.
noun
exampleinstance
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 例子？Nǐ néng gěi wǒ jǔ yí gè lì zi ma?Can you give me an example?
- 例子。Zhè ge lì zi shuō míng le tā de guān diǎn.This example illustrates his point of view.
- 例子。Lǎo shī jǔ le hěn duō lì zi.The teacher gave many examples.
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