Usage note
比如这个词用来举例说明，帮助理解。
bǐrú zhège cí dùng lái yǔ lì shù shuō míng, bāngzhù rěn jie.
The word 比如 is used to give examples and help understand.
Context note
比如常见于讲解概念或解释时。
bǐrú cháng jiàn yú jiǎngjiě gài niàn huò shìshì shí.
It is commonly found when explaining concepts or giving examples.
5 examples
比如，我有三个苹果。
bǐ rú， wǒ yǒu sān gè píng guǒ。
For example, I have three apples.
比如，他喜欢游泳和跑步。
bǐ rú， tā xǐ huan yóu yǒng hé pǎo bù。
For example, he likes swimming and running.
比如，这个单词的意思是快乐。
bǐ rú， zhè ge dān cí de yì sī shì kuài lè。
For example, the meaning of this word is happiness.
比如，她喜欢吃水果和蔬菜。
bǐ rú， tā xǐ huan chī shuǐ guǒ hé shū cài。
For example, she likes to eat fruits and vegetables.
比如，他每天早上跑步。
bǐ rú， tā měi tiān zǎo shàng pǎo bù。
For example, he runs every morning.
5 mini stories
比如，小明喜欢吃水果，比如苹果和香蕉。
bǐ rú， xiǎo míng xǐ huan chī shuǐ guǒ， bǐ rú píng guǒ hé xiāng jiāo。
For example, Xiaoming likes to eat fruits such as apples and bananas.
比如，老师说学习很重要，比如每天都要复习。
bǐ rú， lǎo shī shuō xué xí hěn zhòng yào， bǐ rú měi tiān dōu yào fù xí。
For example, the teacher said that studying is very important, like reviewing every day.
比如，妈妈喜欢做饭，比如做面条和炒菜。
bǐ rú， mā ma xǐ huan zuò fàn， bǐ rú zuò miàn tiáo hé chǎo cài。
For example, Mom likes to cook, such as making noodles and stir-fried dishes.
比如，他每天早上跑步，比如在公园里跑。
bǐ rú， tā měi tiān zǎo shàng pǎo bù， bǐ rú zài gōng yuán lǐ pǎo。
For example, he runs every morning, like in the park.
比如，她喜欢画画，比如画风景和人物。
bǐ rú， tā xǐ huan huà huà， bǐ rú huà fēng jǐng hé rén wù。
For example, she likes to draw pictures such as landscapes and people.
Mini dialogue
喜欢的水果
A
你喜欢什么水果？
Nǐ xǐhuān shénme shuǐguǒ?
What fruit do you like?
B
我喜欢很多水果，比如苹果和香蕉。
Wǒ xǐhuān hěnduō shuǐguǒ, bǐrú píngguǒ hé xiāngjiāo.
I like many fruits, for example, apples and bananas.
运动爱好
A
你平时做什么运动？
Nǐ píngshí zuò shénme yùndòng?
What sports do you usually do?
B
我经常跑步，比如每天早上跑半小时。
Wǒ jīngcháng pǎobù, bǐrú měitiān zǎoshang pǎo bàn xiǎoshí.
I often run, for example, I run for half an hour every morning.
Related words and contrasts
similar
例如
lì rú
for example; for instance
比如 and 例如 are both used to give examples. 比如 is more common in speaking.
related
例子
lì zi
example (noun)
比如 introduces an 例子 (example).