How do you use "such" in a sentence?

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset. Animals such as lions and tigers are carnivores. There is no such thing as a free lunch.

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Q: What does "such" mean?

Of the type previously mentioned; to so great a degree 'Such' refers to something of a particular type ('such people', 'such behaviour') or emphasises degree ('such a good idea', 'such lovely weather'). Note the word order: 'such a' + adjective + singular noun, but 'so' + adjective. Common phrases include 'such as' (for examples), 'as such', and 'no such thing'.

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Significado: Of the type previously mentioned; to so great a degree

这样的，如此的

tal, tales, tan

そのような、このような、とても

그러한, 이러한, 매우

'Such' refers to something of a particular type ('such people', 'such behaviour') or emphasises degree ('such a good idea', 'such lovely weather'). Note the word order: 'such a' + adjective + singular noun, but 'so' + adjective. Common phrases include 'such as' (for examples), 'as such', and 'no such thing'.

「such」指某种特定类型的事物或强调程度。注意词序：「such a」+ 形容词 + 单数名词，但「so」+ 形容词。常见短语包括「such as」（举例）、「as such」和「no such thing」。

«Such» se refiere a algo de un tipo particular o enfatiza el grado. Nota el orden de palabras: «such a» + adjetivo + sustantivo singular, pero «so» + adjetivo. Frases comunes incluyen «such as» (para ejemplos), «as such» y «no such thing».

「such」は特定のタイプのものを指したり、程度を強調したりします。語順に注意：「such a」+ 形容詞 + 単数名詞、でも「so」+ 形容詞。「such as」（例として）、「as such」、「no such thing」などの一般的なフレーズがあります。

'Such'는 특정 유형의 것('such people', 'such behaviour')을 가리키거나 정도를 강조합니다('such a good idea', 'such lovely weather'). 어순에 유의: 'such a' + 형용사 + 단수 명사이지만, 'so' + 형용사입니다. 일반적인 표현으로는 'such as'(예시), 'as such', 'no such thing' 등이 있습니다.

Ejemplos

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
我从没见过这么美丽的日落。
Nunca he visto una puesta de sol tan hermosa.
こんなに美しい夕日を見たことがない。
이렇게 아름다운 석양은 본 적이 없다.
Animals such as lions and tigers are carnivores.
狮子和老虎等动物是肉食动物。
Animales como los leones y los tigres son carnívoros.
ライオンやトラなどの動物は肉食動物です。
사자나 호랑이 같은 동물은 육식 동물입니다.
There is no such thing as a free lunch.
天下没有免费的午餐。
No hay tal cosa como un almuerzo gratis.
ただで昼食が食べられるなんてことはない。
공짜 점심 같은 것은 없다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old English 'swilc' or 'swylc', meaning 'of that kind', a compound of 'swā' (so) + 'līc' (like). From Proto-Germanic *swalīkaz. Cognate with German 'solch' and Dutch 'zulk'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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