hok6 ci5學似学似
Jyutpinghok6 ci5
Yalehohk chíh
Definition
To imitate, mimic, or follow an example; to be similar to.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Focuses on the act of mimicking or adopting the mannerisms of another person. It often carries a slightly critical or observational tone when someone is copying another's behavior, though it can also be used neutrally to describe learning a skill by observation. It is distinct from 模仿, which is a more formal or written term.
Examples
You imitate the way he talks, it really sounds just like him.
Children love to imitate the things adults do most.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 似, which simply means to resemble. Using 學似 implies an active effort to copy or replicate a behavior, whereas 似 describes a natural state of being similar.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
