as; such as; as if

Character data

HSK 3
Frequency 67th character
Radical ⼥ (38.3)
Strokes 6
Index # 578

Definitions

如 rú
  1. 1. as
  2. 2. such as
  3. 3. as if

Stroke order

如 stroke order diagram
如 stroke order animation

Words containing 如

Word Meaning
to huff and puff; to breathe heavily like an ox (idiom)
to huff and puff; to breathe heavily like an ox (idiom)
if you want sth done well, do it yourself (idiom)
vast as the open sea (idiom); fig. extensive (library)
vast as the open sea (idiom); fig. extensive (library)
tears falling like rain (idiom)
very similar
very similar
to drip with sweat
to drip with sweat
no matter what; in any event; whatever the case
completely drunk; lit. as drunk as mud
completely drunk; lit. as drunk as mud
similar to; appearing to be
Cyndi Wang (1982-), Taiwanese singer and actress
lit. as sweet as syrup (idiom, from Book of Songs); to endure hardship gladly
to lead military operations with extraordinary skill
to hate evil as one hates an enemy (idiom)
illness comes fast, goes away slowly
illness comes fast but heals very slowly
seeing is believing
limited vision; short-sighted
mutual respect between husband and wife
Tathata
to know sth like the back of one's hand (idiom)