比方 (bǐ fang) — to use an analogy; to illustrate with a metaphor
Definition
比方 (bǐfang) is the verb for illustrating or explaining with an analogy. Unlike 比如/例如/譬如, which introduce a concrete example, 比方 focuses on the act of using a comparison to make something clear.
verb
to use an analogyto illustrate with a metaphor
Examples
- 比方。Tā yòng shǒu bǐ fang zhè ge xíng zhuàng.He used his hands to illustrate this shape.
- 比方。Qǐng nǐ bǐ fang yí xià shén me shì xìng fú.Please use an analogy to explain what happiness is.
- 比方。Lǎo shī yòng gù shi bǐ fang rén shēng de dào lǐ.The teacher used a story to analogize the principles of life.
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