e.g.

e.g. — 縮寫

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

1.縮寫A2
釋義

例如

舉例說明的縮寫

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.

Imani 喜歡戶外活動，例如登山、騎自行車和賞鳥。

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.

醫生告訴 Andrei 要多攝取富含鐵質的食物，例如菠菜和紅肉。

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.