HSK 3
N1 跟 N2 一样
N1 gēn N2 yīyàng
N1 is like N2
Structure
Noun 1 + 跟 + Noun 2 + 一样 (+ Adjective)
How it works
This structure is used to express that two things are the same or similar in nature. If you want to specify a particular quality (e.g., 'the same height'), you can add an adjective after '一样'.
Examples
我的爱好跟我哥哥一样。
Wǒ de àihào gēn wǒ gēge yīyàng.
My hobbies are the same as my older brother's.
这件衣服的颜色跟那件一样。
Zhè jiàn yīfu de yánsè gēn nà jiàn yīyàng.
The color of this piece of clothing is the same as that one.
他跟他的爸爸一样高。
Tā gēn tā de bàba yīyàng gāo.
He is as tall as his father.
Common mistakes
Using '和' or '跟' at the end of the sentence instead of using it to connect the two nouns (e.g., saying 'N1 N2 一样' without '跟').
Tip
To make the sentence negative, place '不' before '一样' (N1 跟 N2 不一样).
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