譬 (pì) - To give an example & to make an analogy

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pì ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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譬 · pì

To give an example;

to make an analogy;

to illustrate by comparison.

To give an exampleto make an analogyto illustrate by comparison.

Usage highlights

For exampleAnalogyGive an exampleIllustrate by comparisonUse as an analogyMetaphorical explanation

Synonyms

  • 喻— to explain; metaphor
  • 例— example; instance
  • 比— to compare; analogy

Antonyms

  • 实— reality; actual fact (as opposed to analogy)
  • 直— direct; straightforward (without analogy)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used a metaphor to explain (譬如).
  • Let me give an example (举个例子).
  • This serves as a good analogy (这个比喻很恰当).
  • We can illustrate this point (我们可以用这个例子来说明).

Collocations

  • For example(譬如)
  • Analogy(比喻)
  • Give an example(举例)
  • Illustrate by comparison(譬喻)
  • Use as an analogy(以...为譬)
  • Metaphorical explanation(譬解)

Idioms

  • To use analogies to explain things(引譬连类)
  • To explain by using metaphors(设譬引喻)
  • Clear and easy to understand(晓譬明白)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese texts for rhetorical explanations and persuasive arguments.
  • Common in philosophical and educational contexts to clarify complex concepts through comparison.
  • Appears in traditional Chinese rhetoric techniques for effective communication.

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