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The word "似乎" is formed by combining the character "似", which means "to resemble" or "seem", with the character "乎", a classical Chinese particle that adds a modal sense of approximation or doubt. This combination creates an adverb that expresses uncertainty or likeness, translating to "seemingly" or "as if".

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他似乎是新来的。

Tā sìhū shì xīn lái de.

He seems to be new here.

他今天似乎不太高兴。

Tā jīntiān sìhū bù tài gāoxìng.

He doesn't seem very happy today.

这个计划似乎很好，但需要更多细节。

Zhège jìhuà sìhū hěn hǎo, dàn xūyào gèng duō xìjié.

This plan seems good, but it needs more details.

虽然外面很安静，但似乎有什么事情发生了。

Suīrán wàimiàn hěn ānjìng, dàn sìhū yǒu shénme shìqing fāshēng le.

Although it's quiet outside, it seems like something has happened.

这些数据似乎表明我们的策略需要调整。

Zhèxiē shùjù sìhū biǎomíng wǒmen de cèlüè xūyào tiáozhěng.

This data seems to indicate that our strategy needs adjustment.

Word Definition - 似乎

sì hū seemingly; apparently; to seem

Individual Character Details

似 shì, sì, sì
乎 hū