那样

• Pinyin: nà yàng
• Hanzi breakdown: 那 (nà) — that; 样 (yàng) — manner, appearance, kind

Meaning

Like that; that kind; in that way. Refers to a manner or type previously mentioned or implied.

Used to reference a manner or type that has been mentioned or is understood from context. Functions similarly to 'like that' in English. Often paired with 像 to form 像那样 (like that). The counterpart is 这样 (like this).

Examples

1. 不要那样说话。 Don't talk like that.
2. 他为什么那样做？ Why did he do it that way?
3. 像那样的天气很少见。 Weather like that is quite rare.

Usage Guide

Context: everyday, comparison, correction

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 你不应该那样对她。(You shouldn't treat her like that.)
• 那样的话，我就不去了。(In that case, I won't go.)

Don't Say

• 不要混淆'那样'和'那么' (那样 describes a manner or type — 'like that'; 那么 indicates degree — 'that much/so')

Origin & History

Compound of 那 (that) and 样 (manner, appearance, kind). A demonstrative phrase pointing to a previously mentioned or implied manner.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal