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“seem” in Chinese

Chinese

Also好似 (hǎo sì)

Pronunciation

Pinyinhǎo xiàng

Example

他好像不在家。tā hǎo xiàng bú zài jiā

He seems not to be at home.

Illustration for 好像 (seem)

How to say “seem” in Chinese

“Seem” in Chinese is 好像 (hǎo xiàng).

Something noticed points toward a familiar picture, without proving that the picture is correct.

Full entry for 好像: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 好像

他好像是老师。tā hǎo xiàng shì lǎo shī

He seems to be a teacher.

Tips for using 好像

  • A sound, an action, or a whole situation can give rise to this word, not just the way a person or object looks.

Other Chinese words for “seem”

他好似不舒服。tā hǎo sì bù shū fú

He seems unwell.

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