似的 (shìde) – as if, like

Pattern

• （像）+ Noun / Clause + 似的
• Adjective + 得 + Noun + 似的

Usage

• A particle placed at the end of a phrase or clause to make a comparison or simile, often with 像 / 好像 before it: 像……似的.
• It can modify nouns, verbs or act as a complement.

Examples

1. 1

   大雨过后，湖面平静得像镜子似的。

   Dàyǔ guò hòu, húmiàn píngjìng de xiàng jìngzi shìde.

   After the heavy rain, the lake was as calm as a mirror.

2. 2

   他高兴得像个孩子似的。

   Tā gāoxìng de xiàng gè háizi shìde.

   He was as happy as a child.