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    Expressing "similarly" with 同样 (tóngyàng)

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    Structure

    同样 + 地 + Verb

    Explanation

    The adverb 同样 (tóngyàng) means "similarly," "likewise," or "in the same way" and is used to draw a parallel between two situations or actions. It emphasizes that the same condition or manner applies to another case. It can also function as an adjective meaning "same" or "identical."

    Examples

    • 他喜欢旅行，我同样也喜欢。

      Tā xǐhuān lǚxíng, wǒ tóngyàng yě xǐhuān.

      He likes to travel, and I do too.

    • 这个方法对大人和孩子同样有效。

      Zhège fāngfǎ duì dàrén hé háizi tóngyàng yǒuxiào.

      This method works equally well for adults and children.

    • 她遇到了同样的问题。

      Tā yù dào le tóngyàng de wèntí.

      She encountered the same problem.

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