比喻

bǐyù

metaphor; analogy

Dictionary entry

to compare; to liken to; metaphor

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See it in sentences

老师用比喻解释道理。

Lǎoshī yòng bǐyù jiěshì dàolǐ.

English

The teacher uses metaphors to explain things.

这个比喻用得好吗?

Zhège bǐyù yòng de hǎo ma?

English

Does this metaphor work well?

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