English–Chinese
“be like” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyóu rú
Example
湖面犹如镜子。hú miàn yóu rú jìng zi
The surface of the lake is like a mirror.
How to say “be like” in Chinese
“Be like” in Chinese is 犹如 (yóu rú).
Places one scene beside another to show that they share an appearance or state.
Example sentences with 犹如
孩子们的笑声犹如夏日微风，令人舒畅。hái zi men de xiào shēng yóu rú xià rì wēi fēng lìng rén shū chàng
The children's laughter was like a summer breeze, making people feel at ease.
Tips for using 犹如
- In everyday conversation, this word often sounds literary, so it fits descriptions, narration, and prepared speech better than the most casual spoken style.