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Mandarin Grammar Point
比如 (bǐrú) - For example, for instance

比如 (bǐrú) - For example, for instance

Short explanation:

Used to provide examples regarding the subject.

Formation:

Subject + Verb/Adjective + 比如 + Example(s)

Examples:

我们可以去很多有趣的地方，比如长城，故宫等等。

Wǒmen kěyǐ qù hěnduō yǒuqù de dìfāng, bǐrú Chángchéng, Gùgōng děng děng.

We can go to many interesting places, for example, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, etc.

我喜欢吃各种各样的水果，比如苹果，香蕉，橙子。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī gèzhǒng gèyàng de shuǐguǒ, bǐrú píngguǒ, xiāngjiāo, chéngzi.

I like eating all sorts of fruits, for instance, apples, bananas, oranges.

他善于各种运动，比如篮球，乒乓球，游泳。

Tā shànyú gèzhǒng yùndòng, bǐrú lánqiú, pīngpāngqiú, yóuyǒng.

He is good at various sports, for example, basketball, ping pong, swimming.

我喜欢听不同类型的音乐，比如古典音乐，流行音乐，摇滚音乐等。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng bùtóng lèixíng de yīnyuè, bǐrú gǔdiǎn yīnyuè, liúxíng yīnyuè, yáogǔn yīnyuè děng.

I like listening to different types of music, for instance, classical music, pop music, rock music, etc.

Long explanation:

The Mandarin Chinese phrase '比如 (bǐrú)' is utilized when providing an illustration or a case in point related to a subject matter, opinion or concept discussed. It is similar to saying 'for example' or 'for instance' in English. It sets up instances that can substantiate or explicate a certain fact or idea.

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Mandarin Grammar Point 比如 (bǐrú) - For example, for instance

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Mandarin Grammar Point
比如 (bǐrú) - For example, for instance