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Definition
Simile; a figure of speech that compares two things using explicit comparative words.
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How it's used
Literary and academic terms like this are rarely used in casual daily conversation. Speakers typically describe the same concept by explaining the comparison directly rather than using the technical label. It is almost exclusively encountered in school settings or literary criticism.
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This line of poetry uses a simile, it's very vivid.
Do you know how to write a sentence using a simile?
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Common phrases
to employ a simile
a sentence containing a simile
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 暗喻, which refers to a metaphor. Remember that 明喻 explicitly uses comparison markers like 似 or 好像, whereas 暗喻 equates the two objects directly.
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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.
