比如 bǐ rú
“for example; for instance; such as”
verbHSK 5 · 2021 list level 2
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
比如 appears in the November 2025 exam syllabus in the following numbered entry. Levels refer to the listed reading and use, not every meaning.
- Entry 521: 比如 bǐrú — Level 3; official annotation 3 (动). PDF page 93
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用法How to use 比如
比如 introduces one or more examples, like English "for example" or "such as". It can open a sentence (比如，…) or follow the general statement, and is common in speech; 比如说 is a common spoken variant.
例句Example sentences
- 我喜欢运动，比如跑步和游泳。wǒ xǐ huan yùn dòng, bǐ rú pǎo bù hé yóu yǒng.I like sports, for example running and swimming.
- 我们应该多吃水果，比如苹果、香蕉。wǒ men yīng gāi duō chī shuǐ guǒ, bǐ rú píng guǒ, xiāng jiāo.We should eat more fruit, such as apples and bananas.
- 比如，你可以先给他打个电话问问。bǐ rú, nǐ kě yǐ xiān gěi tā dǎ gè diàn huà wèn wèn.For example, you could call him first and ask.
易混词Easily confused
比如vs例如
例如 has the same meaning but is more formal and mainly written; 比如 is the everyday spoken choice.