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似乎 (sì hū): seem, as if

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
seem, as if
Characters
2
Part of speech
adverb
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • it seems
  • seemingly
  • as if

Chinese explanation

  • 表示说话人根据某些迹象或感觉,对某种情况做出不太确定的判断。常用来表达看起来好像是这样,但自己并不完全肯定。例如,天阴了,似乎要下雨。也可以表示一种委婉的语气,使说法不那么绝对。
  • 有时单纯表示某种感觉或印象,相当于好像。

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Example sentences

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He didn't come to class all day today; it seems he is sick.

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This math problem seems very simple, but many students got it wrong.

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She doesn't seem very interested in this trip; she keeps looking down at her phone.

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The weather forecast says it will rain today, but the sky seems very clear.

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He seems to be looking for something, walking back and forth in the room.

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