e.g.

e.g. — abbreviation

1. a written abbreviation that introduces specific examples of the thing you have j

1.縮寫A2
釋義

a written abbreviation that introduces specific examples of the thing you have just been talking about, showing what kind of thing you mean but not every possible case.

例句

Imani enjoys outdoor activities, e.g. hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.

e.g. before a list of examples after a comma

The doctor told Andrei to eat more foods rich in iron, e.g. spinach and red meat.

e.g. introducing two specific example items

用法筆記

In American English, e.g. is usually followed by a comma. The list it introduces should be partial — it means 'for example', not 'that is'. If you need to clarify or restate something fully, use i.e. instead.

常見錯誤

❌I have lived in three Asian countries, e.g. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
✅I have lived in three Asian countries, i.e. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
💡'e.g.' gives examples, not the complete set; use 'i.e.' when listing every item.
❌The report noted several problems — e.g. low morale.
✅The report noted several problems, e.g. low morale.
💡A comma (not a dash) typically precedes e.g. in formal writing.