HSK 6

情态副词:仿佛

Modal adverb: 仿佛 (as if, seemingly)

Explanation

仿佛 is used to make a vague comparison, carrying the nuance of 'as if', 'just like'. It is placed before a verb or adjective to emphasize similarity that is not entirely certain. Example: 'the elderly couple laughed happily like children' (like children but not actually children). Common structure: 仿佛 + (like) + noun/phrase/verb.

Examples

奶奶仿佛孩子似的开心地笑了。
nǎinaifǎngháizishìdekāixīnxiàole
他工作起来仿佛不知道什么是累。
gōngzuòláifǎngzhīdàoshénmeshìlèi

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The grammar point “情态副词:仿佛” (Modal adverb: 仿佛 (as if, seemingly)) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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