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Expressing "in this way" with 这样 ("zhe4yang4")

这样 zhèyàng

Adverb
HSK 3

Structure

这样 + Verb ⋯⋯ ，这样 + 会 / 才 ⋯⋯ (如果是 +) 这样的话 ，⋯⋯

Translations

  • so
  • that

Definition

这样指代或描述一种方式、状态或情况，相当于“如此”、“这么”。

This, thus, like this; refers to or describes a manner, state, or situation, equivalent to 'so' or 'such'.

Usage

用作代词或副词，表示方式、程度或状态。常放在动词前或形容词前，也可单独使用或与“的”、“地”连用。

Used as a pronoun or adverb to indicate manner, degree, or state. Often placed before a verb or adjective, and can be used alone or with '的' or '地'.

Examples

  • 1 你这样说话不太礼貌。 (Speaking like this is not very polite.)
  • 2 这样做可以节省时间。 (Doing it this way can save time.)
  • 3 事情就是这样发生的。 (That's how it happened.)
  • 4 他就是这样一个人，总是乐于助人。 (He is just this kind of person, always willing to help.)
  • 5 你这样努力，一定会成功的。 (With such hard work like this, you will definitely succeed.)

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