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犹如
yóurú
Description
“犹如”的意思是“好像、就像”，常用在书面语里，用来打比方。
"犹如" means "as if, just like," often used in written language to make comparisons.
我们说话时更常用“好像”，写文章时才常用“犹如”。
We use "好像" more often in speech, and "犹如" more in writing.
Meanings
犹如yóurú
just like; as if; similar to
他的笑容犹如阳光一样温暖。
His smile is as warm as sunshine.
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Notes
- Etymology
犹 (like) + 如 (as/like), two near-synonyms combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
literary and formal; in speech people usually say 好像 or 像.
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