N + 처럼 / 같이N + cheoreom / gachi
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N + 처럼 / 같이 – Like / As N (Similarity)

Meaning: Like; as; in the same way as

Conjugation & Pattern

  • Noun (N) + 처럼 / 같이 (attached directly regardless of batchim)

Detailed Usage

Attached to a noun to express similarity in appearance, quality, or manner of action ('like N'). Frequently used in similes and idiomatic expressions (e.g., 눈처럼 하얗다 - white as snow, 가족처럼 지내다 - live like family).

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    재료를 다 넣고 비빔밥처럼 골고루 비벼야 해요.

    Jaeryoreul da neotgo bibimbapcheoreom golgoru bibyeoya haeyo.

    You need to put in all the ingredients and mix them evenly like bibimbap.

  2. 2

    민수 씨는 한국 사람처럼 한국말을 유창하게 해요.

    Minsu ssineun hanguk saramcheoreom hangungmareul yuchanghage haeyo.

    Minsu speaks Korean fluently just like a native Korean.

  3. 3

    하숙집 아주머니께서 저를 친딸같이 잘 챙겨 주셨어요.

    Hasukjip ajumeonikkeseo jeoreul chinttalgati jal chaenggyeo jusyeosseoyo.

    The boarding house landlady took care of me warmly like her own daughter.

Important Notes

Note: When written attached to a noun ('N같이'), it means 'like N'; when used after '와/과' ('N와/과 같이'), it usually means 'together with N'.

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