照样

• Pinyin: zhào yàng
• Hanzi breakdown: 照 = 日 (sun) + 召 (summon) + 灬 (fire); 样 = 木 (wood) + 羊 (sheep, phonetic)

Meaning

All the same; in the same way; still (despite circumstances).

An adverb indicating that something continues or happens the same way regardless of changed circumstances or expectations. Often implies a sense of 'nevertheless' or 'regardless'. Can also mean to do something according to a model or example.

Examples

1. 虽然下着大雨，他照样骑自行车去上班。 Even though it was raining heavily, he still rode his bicycle to work.
2. 即使你不同意，我照样要按自己的方式做。 Even if you disagree, I'm still going to do it my way.
3. 那家老店换了新老板，但味道照样正宗。 That old restaurant changed owners, but the taste is still just as authentic.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, determination, comparison

Tone: assertive

Do Say

• 你不帮忙，我照样能完成。(Even if you don't help, I can still finish it.)
• 请照样再做一个。(Please make another one the same way.)

Don't Say

• 我照样地很高兴。(Awkward structure — 照样 typically modifies verbs, not adjectives)

Origin & History

Compound of 照 (according to, following) and 样 (manner, appearance). Literally means 'following the same manner'.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal