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    Expressing 'in that way' with 那样 (nàyàng)

    Comparison
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    像 + Reference + 那样

    Explanation

    The word 那样 (nàyàng) means 'in that way' or 'like that' and is used to refer to a manner or degree previously mentioned or implied. It often pairs with 像 to form the construction 像...那样, meaning 'just like...' or 'in the same way as...'. This structure draws a comparison between two actions or states.

    Examples

    • 你不要像他那样说话，太不礼貌了。

      Nǐ bùyào xiàng tā nàyàng shuōhuà, tài bù lǐmào le.

      Don't talk like him; it's too impolite.

    • 我希望能像她那样自信地面对困难。

      Wǒ xīwàng néng xiàng tā nàyàng zìxìn de miànduì kùnnán.

      I hope I can face difficulties as confidently as she does.

    • 那样做只会让事情变得更糟。

      Nàyàng zuò zhǐ huì ràng shìqíng biàn de gèng zāo.

      Doing it that way will only make things worse.

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