Definition

1. Adverb/Adjective phrase:
   • Exactly alike, identical: "như hệt" describes a state of being completely and perfectly similar, with no noticeable difference. It emphasizes a high degree of resemblance, often in appearance or form.
   • As like as two peas: A common equivalent idiom in English, used to convey the same meaning of being indistinguishable.

Usage Examples

• Adverb/Adjective phrase:
  • Hai cái áo như hệt nhau. (The two dresses are as like as two peas. / The two shirts are identical.)
  • Hai anh em sinh đôi trông như hệt. (The twin brothers look exactly alike.)
  • Cô ấy bắt chước giọng nói của diễn viên đó như hệt. (She imitated that actor's voice perfectly.)

Advanced Usage

• "như hệt như": This reinforced form is sometimes used for even greater emphasis on the similarity.
  • Căn nhà mới xây như hệt như bản thiết kế. (The newly built house is exactly like the blueprint.)

Variants and Related Words

• Giống hệt (adj): Identical, exactly the same. This is a more common single-word variant.
  • Hai chiếc xe giống hệt nhau. (The two cars are identical.)
• Như in (adj/phrase): Like a printed copy; perfectly alike. A near-synonym often used interchangeably with "như hệt".
  • Chữ ký của anh ấy giống như in. (His signature is a perfect match.)

Synonyms

• Y chang: Exactly the same (colloquial).
• Không khác gì: No different than.
• Một đúc: Cast from the same mold (used for people's similar appearance or demeanor).

Related Phrases

• Như hai giọt nước: (Idiom) Like two drops of water; meaning perfectly identical.
  • Họ giống nhau như hai giọt nước. (They are as alike as two peas in a pod.)

Notes on Usage

• "Như hệt" is primarily used in comparative structures, almost always followed by "nhau" (each other) when comparing two or more things (e.g., ).
• It functions as an adverbial phrase modifying adjectives like "giống" (similar) or verbs like "trông" (look), but can also act as a predicate complement on its own.
• The term conveys a stronger sense of visual or tangible sameness than just "giống" (similar).

1. As like as two peas
   • Hai cái áo như hệt nhau
     The two dresses are as like as two peas