如
suit; like; compare; if; for example; surname
Meanings
9 senses · 34 examplesverb
to suit; to fit; to comply with
Commonly used with nouns like wishes, dates, or amounts to mean complying with a requirement or expectation.
This dress suits me perfectly, it fits my wishes exactly.
He finished the project on schedule as agreed.
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Please return the borrowed books in full amount.
My exam results matched my wishes, I got first place.
He arrived as promised in accordance with the agreement.
verb
to be like; to resemble
Used to draw comparisons between two similar things, often followed by nouns or clauses.
Everyone treats the factory as if it were their own home.
Ten years have passed, he looks exactly the same as before.
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Everyone looked as nervous as if facing a great enemy.
Her smile is as warm as spring sunshine.
This ancient castle is just like a palace from a fairy tale.
verb
to be inferior to; to compare unfavorably with
Only used in negative sentences to compare ability, quality, or achievement between two people or things.
My painting skills are inferior to his.
Hearing something a hundred times is not as good as seeing it with your own eyes once.
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Rather than complaining about the current situation, it is better to take action to change it.
His learning ability is not as good as his classmates'.
The battery life of this phone is not as good as that one.
preposition
to exceed; to be more than
formalUsed in comparative sentences to indicate that one thing is better or more than another, often paired with comparative adjectives.
The living standards in this village have been getting better and better year by year.
His work ability is stronger than all his colleagues.
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The number of tourists this year is much more than last year.
The performance of this new car is far better than the old model.
The weather has been getting hotter and hotter recently.
verb
for example; such as
Used to introduce specific examples of a general category, often followed by names, events, or specific things.
China has many famous poets, such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Bai Juyi.
Many common fruits, such as apples, bananas, and oranges, are rich in vitamins.
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I like to do some leisure activities on weekends, such as reading books, running, and watching movies.
Many traditional festivals, such as Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival, have a long history.
This restaurant has many special dishes, such as signature roast duck, hand-made noodles, and steamed fish.
verb
to go to; to enter
literaryA classical literary usage, rarely used in modern spoken Chinese, mainly appears in formal written contexts or ancient texts.
Ancient documents record that a gentleman must cover his face when going to the toilet.
After going to the toilet, he returned directly to his study.
noun
surname Ru
A relatively rare Chinese surname, mainly found in historical records and modern Chinese families.
conjunction
if; in the event that
Used to introduce a conditional clause, followed by the result or consequence of the condition.
If we don't prepare in advance, I'm afraid we will be in a panic when the time comes.
If the weather is good tomorrow, we will go to the park for a picnic.
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If you have any questions, you can contact me at any time.
If we miss this train, we will have to wait for the next one.
If he can finish the work on time, we can have a holiday early.
suffix
adjective suffix indicating state
archaicA classical Chinese grammatical suffix, used after adjectives to describe a state or appearance, almost never used in modern spoken Chinese.
Confucius said: 'Is it not pleasant to learn and practice it from time to time?' Everyone spoke in a dignified and eloquent manner.
Looking at his empty wallet, he couldn't help sighing.