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liken in Chinese

liken in Chinese is 比喻 — liken means followed by to or (archaic) unto: to regard or state that (someone or something) is like another person or thing; to compare.

liken in Chinese

比喻
verb
Pronounced: bǐ yù
Followed by to or (archaic) unto: to regard or state that (someone or something) is like another person or thing; to compare.

What does "liken" mean?

  1. verb Followed by to or (archaic) unto: to regard or state that (someone or something) is like another person or thing; to compare.
  2. verb Chiefly followed by to: to make (oneself, someone, or something) resemble another person or thing.
  3. verb To represent or symbolize (something).
  4. verb Followed by to: to be like or resemble; also, to become like.
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What is "liken" in Chinese?

"liken" in Chinese is 比喻. liken means: Followed by to or (archaic) unto: to regard or state that (someone or something) is like another person or thing; to compare.

How do you pronounce 比喻?

"liken" in Chinese is 比喻, pronounced "bǐ yù".

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