那样

nà yàng

HSK 2

Meaning

指示代词，指代某种性质、状态、方式、程度等。

Demonstrative pronoun referring to a certain quality, state, manner, or degree.

用于指示前面已经提到或双方都知道的某种情况或方式，常与'这样'相对。

Used to refer to a situation or manner that has been mentioned or is known to both parties, often contrasted with '这样'.

1 不要那样做，那样不安全。 (Don't do that, it's not safe.)
2 他的态度那样强硬，很难沟通。 (His attitude is so tough that it's hard to communicate.)
3 如果事情真像你说的那样，那我们就得改变计划。 (If things are really as you say, then we have to change the plan.)
4 她唱得那样好，观众都鼓掌了。 (She sang so well that the audience applauded.)
5 你别那样看着我，我有点紧张。 (Don't look at me like that, I'm a little nervous.)

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