相似地
xiāngsì de
The English phrase 'likewise' can be translated into Chinese as 相似地 (xiāngsì de). Wiktionary also lists 類似地 / 类似地 (lèisì de) and 同樣地 / 同样地 (tóngyàng de).
Meaning: in like manner (adv)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 相似地 | xiāngsì de |
| 類似地 / 类似地 | lèisì de |
| 同樣地 / 同样地 | tóngyàng de |
同樣地 is often used in written or formal Chinese at the beginning of a sentence to transition to a similar point or situation.
Which one should you use?
While 相似地 and 類似地 focus more on the degree of resemblance (similarity) between two things, 同樣地 focuses on the identity of the manner or condition.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle 地 is used after an adjective to transform it into an adverb that modifies a verb, functioning like the English suffix '-ly'.
How do you pronounce it?
xiāngsì de
Did you know?
- In Chinese, the particle 地 used in these phrases is pronounced 'de', but it is a homophone for the words for 'earth' and 'ground'.
- The character 樣 in 相似地 and 同樣地 refers to 'appearance' or 'shape', suggesting that 'likewise' in Chinese is conceptually rooted in things looking the same.
- While 同樣地 is used for 'likewise' in writing, in spoken Chinese, people often use the phrase 我也是 ('me too') to return a polite greeting or wish, regardless of the formal grammar.
Examples in context
- 謝謝你的祝福，我祝你同樣幸福。Thank you for your blessings, and I likewise wish you happiness.
- 你的努力為公司做出了貢獻，亦非常值得讚揚。Your efforts have contributed to the company, and likewise deserve commendation.
- 我也是！Likewise!
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing how to format a report.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen你可以把第一页这样排版。Nǐ kěyǐ bǎ dì yī yè zhèyàng páibǎn.You can format the first page like this.
- 伟 Wei好的，那么我也要相似地排版吗？Hǎo de, nàme wǒ yě yào xiāngsì de páibǎn ma?Okay, so should I format it likewise?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen是的，所有页面的风格要统一。Shì de, suǒyǒu yèmiàn de fēnggé yào tǒngyī.Yes, the style of all pages must be consistent.
- 伟 Wei没问题，我会这么做的。Méi wèntí, wǒ huì zhème zuò de.No problem, I will do that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “likewise” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
