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如
rú
Description
"如"这个字有"像"或者"如果"的意思，也常常用在书面语里。
The character "如" means "like" or "if" and is often used in written language.
比如"如同"、"如果"都用了这个字。
For example, "如同" and "如果" both use this character.
Meanings
如rú
like; as; similar to
她的眼睛亮如星星。
Her eyes shine like stars.
如rú
if; supposing
如有问题，请告诉我。
If there are any problems, please tell me.
如rú
for example; such as
很多水果，如苹果和香蕉。
Many fruits, such as apples and bananas.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
如 is more formal or literary than 像 for "like", and than 如果 for "if".
- Etymology
appears in many compounds like 如果, 如何, 如今, 如此.
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