‘那样’ (nà yàng) is an adverb meaning 'like that' or 'that way'. It combines the demonstrative pronoun 那 (nà, 'that') and the noun 样 (yàng, 'kind', 'sort', or 'way'), forming a fixed phrase that points to a specific manner, method, or state previously mentioned or understood from context. Unlike standalone nouns, 那样 functions as a modifier — it never stands alone as a subject or object but always describes how an action is performed or how something is.

It commonly appears after verbs (e.g., 做得那样快), before verbs (e.g., 那样做), or in comparisons (e.g., 没有那样难). It carries a neutral, slightly formal tone and is frequently used in both speech and writing. While 那 (nà) can refer to physical distance, 那样 always refers to abstract qualities — behavior, appearance, degree, or manner — not location. Learners should avoid confusing it with 那里 (nàlǐ, 'there') or 那个 (nàge, 'that one').