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    Referring to an example or case with 例 (lì)

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    Explanation

    例 (lì) is a noun meaning 'example,' 'case,' or 'instance.' It is widely used in formal and medical contexts to count cases, as in 病例 (medical case), and in academic writing to give illustrations, as in 例如 (for example).

    Examples

    • 这种病的病例在不断增加。

      Zhè zhǒng bìng de bìnglì zài bùduàn zēngjiā.

      Cases of this disease are continuously increasing.

    • 我给你举一个例子吧。

      Wǒ gěi nǐ jǔ yī gè lìzi ba.

      Let me give you an example.

    • 例如，你可以用手机直接支付。

      Lìrú, nǐ kěyǐ yòng shǒujī zhíjiē zhīfù.

      For example, you can pay directly with your phone.

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