Basic comparisons with "yiyang"
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Along with 比 (bǐ) and 没有 (méiyǒu), 一样 (yīyàng) is another way to make basic comparisons. However, 一样 (yīyàng) is used to express that two things are the same in some way.
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Basic Usage
Structure
The simple structure is used for stating that two things are the same:
Noun 1 + 跟 / 和 + Noun 2 + 一样
Examples
- 我 和 你 一样。I am the same as you.
- 他 的 性格 跟 他 妈妈 一样。 He has the same personality as his mom.
- 北京 的 天气 和 上海 不 一样。The weather in Beijing and the weather in Shanghai are not alike.
- 这 个 词 的 意思 和 那 个 词 一样 吗？Are the meanings of this word and that word the same?
- 美国 文化 跟 中国 文化 不 一样。American culture and Chinese culture are not the same.
- 啤酒 和 葡萄酒 的 味道 一样 吗？Do beer and red wine taste the same?
一样 (yīyàng) with Adjectives
Structure
To add an adjective into the mix, just place it after 一样 (yīyàng):
Noun 1 + 跟 / 和 + Noun 2 + 一样 + Adj.
This describes Noun 1 as being as adjective as Noun 2.
Examples
- 你家 跟 我家 一样 大。 Your house is just as big as mine.
- 她 和 她 哥哥 一样 高。 She and her older brother are equally tall.
- 你 的 头发 和 我的 头发 一样 长。You hair is as long as mine.
- 这里 的 天气跟 我 老家 一样 舒服。The weather here is just as comfortable as my hometown's.
- 你 跟 老板 一样 忙 吗？Are you as busy as the boss is?
There is also a similar but more advanced usage of this pattern that uses 像 (xiàng).
See also
Sources and further reading
Books
- Chinese: An Essential Grammar, Second Edition (p. 55) →buy
- Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (3rd ed) (p. 244) →buy
- New Practical Chinese Reader 2 (新实用汉语课本2) (p. 108) →buy
Websites
- Yale Chinese Usage Dictionary: Usage of 跟 and 比
