像 xiàng
like / resemble / seem
像 (xiàng) means "like / resemble / seem" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 像
同事
tóngshì
colleague
电影明星
diànyǐng míngxīng
movie star
鼻子
bízi
nose
明星
míngxīng
star / celebrity
希望
xīwàng
to hope
Frequently asked questions
What does 像 (xiàng) mean in Chinese?
像 (xiàng) means "like / resemble / seem" in Chinese. 像 (xiàng) means "like / resemble / seem" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 像 in a sentence?
Use 像 (xiàng) the way you would use "like / resemble / seem" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What is the difference between 像 (xiàng) and 每 (měi)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 像 means "like / resemble / seem"; 每 means "every / each". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
One concept should unlock a network, not one translation
Speak1000 teaches 像 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
See the Concept Unlock MethodHear 像 used in real sentences
The fastest way to remember 像 (xiàng) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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