Mandarin Grammar Point
例如 (lìrú) - For example

例如 (lìrú) - For example

Short explanation:

This is a conjunction used to introduce examples.

Formation:

Point + 例如 + Example

Examples:

我喜欢各种运动,例如游泳、篮球和慢跑。
Wǒ xǐhuān gè zhǒng yùndòng, lìrú yóuyǒng, lánqiú hé mànpǎo.
I like various sports, for example, swimming, basketball, and jogging.
我们可以去很多有趣的地方,例如博物馆或者公园。
Wǒmen kěyǐ qù hěnduō yǒuqù de dìfang, lìrú bówùguǎn huòzhě gōngyuán.
We can go to many interesting places, for example, museums or parks.
他善于很多艺术,例如画画和弹琴。
Tā shànyú hěn duō yìshù, lìrú huàhuà hé tán qín.
He is good at many arts, for example, painting and playing the piano.
你可以吃很多种水果来补充维生素,例如苹果、香蕉和葡萄。
Nǐ kěyǐ chī hěnduō zhǒng shuǐguǒ lái bǔchōng wéishēngsù, lìrú píngguǒ, xiāngjiāo hé pútáo.
You can eat many kinds of fruits to replenish vitamins, for example, apples, bananas, and grapes.

Long explanation:

The term '例如 (lìrú)' plays the similar role as 'for example' in English. It is used when the speaker wants to provide an instance or case to illustrate a point. With the usage of '例如', the speaker doesn't have to fully explain the scenario, but can simplify the statement by giving an example.
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