比如
Meaning
比如 introduces an example: “for example”, “for instance”. It gives a concrete case that makes an idea, thing or situation clearer.
Basic structure
比如 + example → For example, …
比如 can open a sentence or sit in the middle of one.
Giving an example
还有人说，小时候幸福是一件东西，比如一块橡皮、一块糖，得到了就很幸福
Making an idea clearer
每个人都有自己特别感兴趣的东西，比如，作家爱写小说，画家爱画画儿
我们只有了解了自己的兴趣爱好后，才能更好地发展自己
Listing items in a plan
旅游前最好做个计划，比如要去几个地方，怎么坐车，带哪些东西，一共要玩儿多少天等
比如 vs. 例如
我喜欢很多运动，比如游泳、跑步和打篮球
有很多方法可以提高汉语水平，例如多听、多说、多读
| 比如 | 例如 |
|---|---|
| Everyday and spoken | Formal and written |
| The usual choice in conversation | More at home in articles and documents |
Remember:
比如 = for example, for instance.
A concrete example follows it.
Very common in speech; 例如 means the same but is more formal.