Definition
如 (rú) is a versatile formal word. As 'like/as if', it is more literary than the everyday verb 像; as 'such as', it is common in writing, while 比如 is used in speech. It can also mean 'if' in formal contexts.
verb
to be likeas if
conjunction
ifsuch asfor example
Easily confused
- 姜jiānglook-alikeginger
- 入rùsound-aliketo enter, to go into
Examples
- 如。Zhè zuò huāyuán rú xiānjìng yíyàng měilì.This garden is as beautiful as a fairyland.
- ，如。Wǒ xǐhuan yùndòng, rú pǎobù hé yóuyǒng.I like sports, such as running and swimming.
- 如，。rú yǒu xūyào, qǐng suíshí liánxì wǒ.If you have any need, please feel free to contact me.
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