Writing
如 (rú) — how to say "like" in Chinese
如
Like, as
verb · conjunction
Character composition
如
like, as
Radicals / Keys
女
Woman
#38 · nǚ · 3 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
如常
rú cháng
as usual
如画
rú huà
like a painting
Examples
他的性格如孩子般天真。
His personality is as innocent as a child's.
如你所说。
As you said.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "like" in Chinese?
"like" in Chinese is 如 (rú).
如 meaning in English
如 (rú) means "Like, as".
How is 如 pronounced?
It is pronounced rú (written as ru). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "like" in Chinese characters?
It is written 如 and has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 如?
如 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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