相似
xiāngsìadjective★Beginner— similar
general
Having a resemblance or similarity in appearance, character, or quality.
这两个兄弟长得非常相似。
These two brothers look very similar.
这两种植物的叶子非常相似。
The leaves of these two plants are very similar.
💡
Often used to describe people, objects, or concepts that share common features.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'相似' is often used to describe people or objects that look alike or share common characteristics.
⚡Gold Rule
Comparative Context
When comparing two things, '相似' is often used to highlight shared features rather than exact matches.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 相 (xiāng, 'mutual' or 'each other') and 似 (sì, 'to resemble').
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to describe both physical and abstract similarities. Often used in comparisons.
Word Breakdown
相
mutual, each other
root似
to resemble
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