举例 (jǔlì)

举例 means to give or cite an example in order to explain, illustrate, or support a point in a discussion or writing.

Meanings

[verb] to give an example, to cite an instance as illustration

Example Sentences

老师举例说明了这个语法规则。 Lǎoshī jǔlì shuōmíng le zhège yǔfǎ guīzé. The teacher gave an example to explain this grammar rule.

我可以举个例子来帮你理解吗？ Wǒ kěyǐ jǔ gè lìzi lái bāng nǐ lǐjiě ma? Can I give an example to help you understand?

他举例说，努力学习可以改变命运。 Tā jǔlì shuō, nǔlì xuéxí kěyǐ gǎibiàn mìngyùn. He cited an example, saying that hard study can change one's fate.

写作时应该多举例来支持你的观点。 Xiězuò shí yīnggāi duō jǔlì lái zhīchí nǐ de guāndiǎn. When writing, you should give more examples to support your viewpoint.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
举例说明	illustrate with an example
举一个例子	give one example
举例来说	for example, to cite an example
举例支持	support with examples

Usage Notes

举例 is a verb-object compound: 举 (to raise, to cite) and 例 (example). It frequently appears in the pattern 举例说明 (to explain with an example) or the phrase 举例来说 (for example). In writing or academic discussion, adding 举例 strengthens arguments. Compare with 例如 and 比如, which are conjunctions meaning "for example."

Memory Hook

举 means "to raise" and 例 means "example," so 举例 is like raising your hand and saying, "Here is an example!"