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How do you say like in Mandarin?

There are several ways to say "like" in Mandarin, depending on the context:

1. 像 (xiàng) - This is the most common and direct translation of "like" when referring to resemblance or similarity.

Example:

* 他很像他爸爸。 (Tā hěn xiàng tā bàba.) - He looks like his father.

2. 喜歡 (xǐhuan) - This means "to like" or "to enjoy" and is used when expressing preference.

Example:

* 我喜歡吃冰淇淋。 (Wǒ xǐhuan chī bīngqílín.) - I like to eat ice cream.

3. 比如 (bǐrú) - This means "for example" or "such as" and is used to give an illustration.

Example:

* 我喜歡吃很多水果,比如蘋果和香蕉。 (Wǒ xǐhuan chī hěn duō shuǐguǒ, bǐrú píngguǒ hé xiāngjiāo.) - I like to eat a lot of fruit, like apples and bananas.

4. 好像 (hǎoxiàng) - This means "seem like" or "appear to be" and expresses a feeling of uncertainty.

Example:

* 他好像很生氣。 (Tā hǎoxiàng hěn shēngqì.) - He seems to be angry.

5. 似的 (shìde) - This is a suffix added to a verb to mean "like" or "as if".

Example:

* 他說話好像很累似的。 (Tā shuōhuà hǎoxiàng hěn lèi shìde.) - He speaks as if he is very tired.

6. 类似 (lèisì) - This means "similar" or "analogous" and is used to compare things.

Example:

* 這個產品類似于我們之前賣的產品。 (Zhège chǎnpǐn lèisì yú wǒmen zhīqián mài de chǎnpǐn.) - This product is similar to the one we sold before.

The best translation will depend on the specific context and meaning you want to convey.

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