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Using 似 (sì) to express similarity
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Structure
A + 似 + B
Explanation
似 (sì) is a literary verb meaning "to resemble" or "to be like." It is primarily found in classical Chinese and formal writing, often used in comparisons where one thing is likened to another. In modern Chinese, 像 (xiàng) is the more common equivalent.
Examples
她的笑容美似春花。
Tā de xiàoróng měi sì chūnhuā.
Her smile is as beautiful as a spring flower.
那座山的形状似一只卧虎。
Nà zuò shān de xíngzhuàng sì yì zhī wò hǔ.
The shape of that mountain resembles a crouching tiger.
他跑得快似一阵风。
Tā pǎo de kuài sì yí zhèn fēng.
He runs as fast as a gust of wind.