似 (shì) — used in 似的 (shì de) 'like, as if, -like'

Definition

似 (shì) only appears as a bound form in the colloquial ending 似的, meaning 'like, as if' (e.g. 像疯了似的). Don't use it on its own — pair it with 像, 跟, or 像…一样 for a comparison.

bound form

used in 似的 (shì de) 'likeas if-like'

Examples

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Tā xiàng fēng le shì de.
He is acting as if he's crazy.
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Tā kū dé gēn xiǎo hái shì de.
She cried like a child.
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Tiān qì lěng dé xiàng dōng tiān shì de.
The weather is as cold as winter.

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