Definition
一样 (yī yàng) is the most common, everyday word for 'same' in Chinese. It is used in comparison patterns like 'A 和 B 一样' (A is the same as B) and '像⋯⋯一样' (like / as). 同样 (tóng yàng) and 相同 (xiāng tóng), which you will meet later, are more formal or written alternatives for 'same, identical'.
adjective
the sameidenticallikeas (in comparisons)
Examples
- 一样。Wǒ de shūbāo hé nǐ de yī yàng dà.My backpack is the same size as yours.
- 一样。Wǒmen de àihào yī yàng.Our hobbies are the same.
- 一样。Tā xiàng háizi yī yàng kuàilè.He is as happy as a child.
Grammar
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