仿
佛

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The word "仿佛" is formed by combining the character "仿", meaning to imitate or resemble, with the character "佛", which in this specific context denotes similarity or likeness; together they constitute a compound where both elements contribute to the overall meaning of "as if" or "seemingly", emphasizing the concept of close resemblance.

Example Sentences Hide

这消息仿佛不是真的。

Zhè xiāoxi fǎngfú bù shì zhēn de.

This news seems not to be true.

他的声音仿佛就在我耳边。

Tā de shēngyīn fǎngfú jiù zài wǒ ěrbiān.

His voice seems to be right next to my ear.

我仿佛看见了一个熟悉的身影。

Wǒ fǎngfú kànjiànle yīgè shúxī de shēnyǐng.

I seemed to see a familiar figure.

眼前的美景仿佛一幅巨大的油画。

Yǎnqián de měijǐng fǎngfú yī fú jùdà de yóuhuà.

The beautiful scenery before my eyes is like a huge oil painting.

那段尘封的记忆，此刻无比清晰地涌现，仿佛昨日重现。

Nà duàn chénfēng de jìyì, cǐkè wúbǐ qīngxī de yǒngxiàn, fǎngfú zuórì chóngxiàn.

That long-sealed memory is now emerging with unparalleled clarity, as if yesterday were happening again.

Word Definition - 仿佛

fǎng fú to seem; as if; seemingly; alike; similar

Individual Character Details

仿 fǎng, fǎng, fǎng
佛 fó, fú, fú, fú