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如 (rú) — (verb) to be like, as if; (conjunction) if; (conjunction) such as, for example

Definition

如 is a written, formal word covering 'like/as if' and 'for example' (如同 is even more literary; 比如/例如 are everyday). As a conjunction it means 'if' in set phrases such as 如果, close to 若.

verb
to be likeas if
conjunction
ifsuch asfor example
Easily confused

Examples

  • 如。
    Zhè zuò huā yuán rú xiān jìng yí yàng měi lì.
    This garden is as beautiful as a fairyland.
  • ，如。
    Wǒ xǐ huan yùn dòng, rú pǎo bù hé yóu yǒng.
    I like sports, such as running and swimming.
  • 如，。
    rú Yǒu xū yào, qǐng suí shí lián xì wǒ.
    If you have any need, please feel free to contact me.
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