Writing
如同 (rú tóng) — how to say "like" in Chinese
如同
Like, as
verb
Character composition
如
like, if
同
same, together
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
女
Woman
#38 · nǚ · 3 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
如同朋友
rútóng péngyou
like friends
如同家人
rútóng jiārén
like family members
Examples
她的笑容如同春天的阳光一样温暖。
Her smile is as warm as spring sunshine.
他如同我的朋友。
He is like my friend.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "like" in Chinese?
"like" in Chinese is 如同 (rú tóng).
What does 如同 mean in English?
如同 (rú tóng) means "Like, as".
How is 如同 pronounced?
It is pronounced rú tóng (written as ru tong, rutong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "like" in Chinese characters?
It is written 如同: 如 has 6 strokes, 同 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 如同?
如同 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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