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Basic Meaning

v
Often used in formal or written contexts to mean something is in compliance or accordance with something else.
to suit; to accord with; to follow.
适合;依照。
Words:
如意如愿如期如数如实
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  1. ()()(shí)(bào)(gào)(le)(shì)(qíng)(de)(jīng)(guò)
    He truthfully reported the course of events.
  2. (qǐng)()()(wán)(chéng)(rèn)()
    Please complete the task on schedule.
v
Used to make comparisons or describe something by likening it to something else.
to be like; to resemble; as if.
好似;如同。
Words:
犹如宛如胆小如鼠如影随形如饥似渴如数家珍
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  1. (píng)(jìng)(de)()(shuǐ)(wǎn)()()(miàn)(jìng)(zi)
    The calm lake water is just like a mirror.
  2. ()(de)()()()(shǎn)(diàn)(bān)(kuài)
    His speed is as fast as lightning.
v
Used in structures like "A 不如 B" to say A is not as good as B.
to be as good as; to match (only used in the negative).
及;比得上(只用于否定式,比较得失或高下)。
Words:
不如百闻不如一见
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  1. ()(jué)(de)(kàn)(diàn)(yǐng)()()()(shū)(yǒu)()(si)
    I think watching movies is not as interesting as reading.
v
Used to introduce examples. Often combined with 例, 比, or 诸.
for example; such as.
表示举例。
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  1. ()()(huan)(chī)(shuǐ)(guǒ)()()(píng)(guǒ)()(xiāng)(jiāo)
    I like to eat fruits, such as apples and bananas.
  2. ()(yǒu)(hěn)(duō)(ài)(hào)()()()(lán)(qiú)()(tán)()()
    He has many hobbies, such as playing basketball and playing the guitar.
conj
A conjunction used to introduce a conditional clause. Usually found in written or formal speech.
if; in case.
连词。如果;假如。
Words:
如果假如如若
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  1. ()(guǒ)(míng)(tiān)(xià)()()(men)(jiù)()()(gōng)(yuán)(le)
    If it rains tomorrow, we won't go to the park.
  2. ()()(yǒu)(wèn)()()()(suí)(shí)(wèn)()
    If you have any questions, you can ask me anytime.

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