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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.

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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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