adjective / adverb HSK 2
Traditional 一樣
the same · identical · alike · equally
Meaning
一样 means 'the same' or 'alike' and is used to express that two or more things are identical or similar. It can function as an adjective meaning 'same' or as an adverb meaning 'equally' or 'in the same way.' This is one of the most fundamental comparison words in Mandarin.
Usage
Commonly used in the pattern 'A 跟/和 B 一样' (A is the same as B) or 'A 跟/和 B 一样 + adjective' (A is as [adjective] as B). Native speakers use it constantly in everyday conversation to make comparisons. It's neutral in register and appropriate for all contexts.
Examples
- 01你的手机跟我的一样。.Your phone is the same as mine.
- 02她和她妹妹一样高。.She is as tall as her younger sister.
Characters
Common collocations
- 跟...一样...the same as...
- 和...一样...the same as...
- 一模一样exactly the same, identical
- 不一样not the same, different
Antonyms
Origin
Literally means 'one appearance/kind,' suggesting things that have the same appearance or type are therefore identical.