HSK 5

指示代词:彼此、如此

Demonstrative Pronouns: 彼此 (bǐcǐ), 如此 (rúcǐ)

Explanation

'彼此' (bǐcǐ) refers to two or more objects with a reciprocal relationship, meaning 'each other' or 'one another'. For example: '朋友之间应该彼此信任' means friends should trust each other. '如此' (rúcǐ) means 'like this' or 'in such a way', used to emphasize the degree or nature of a situation, often preceding adjectives or adverbs. For example: '如此不同' means so different, '如此认真' means so serious/earnest.

Examples

朋友之间应该彼此信任。
péngyǒuzhījiānyīnggāixìnrèn
我们是多年的好朋友,不分彼此。
menshìduōniándehǎopéngyǒufēn
十年后,两座城市的发展状况如此不同。
shíniánhòuliǎngzuòchéngshìdezhǎnzhuàngkuàngtóng
他如此认真地锻炼是为了有个健康的身体。
rènzhēnduànliànshìwèileyǒujiànkāngdeshēn

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The grammar point “指示代词:彼此、如此” (Demonstrative Pronouns: 彼此 (bǐcǐ), 如此 (rúcǐ)) is one of the key structures at HSK 5. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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