如 [rú]

• 动词
  • （适合;依照） in compliance with; according to:

    in compliance with your instructions;

    如命

    perfectly satisfied

    遂心如意

  • （如同; 像） like; as; as if:

    as solid as a rock;

    安如磐石

    as dear to each other as members of one family;

    亲如一家

  • （用于否定: 及; 比得上） can compare with; be as good as:

    The time isn't as important as the terrain; but the terrain isn't as important as unity with the people.

    天时不如地利， 地利不如人和。

    I'm not as good as he is.; I can't compare with him.

    我不如他。

  • （例如） for instance; for example; such as; as:

    The Tang Dynasty produced a host of great poets, such as Li Bai, Du Fu and Bai Juyi.

    唐朝有许多大诗人，如李白、杜甫、白居易等。

  • （到; 往） go to:

    go to the toilet

    如厕

• 连词
  • （如果） if:
  • （如果） if:

    If you can't come, please ring me up.

    如不能来， 请打电话告诉我。

    The problem will not be difficult to solve, if properly handled.

    如处理得当， 问题不难解决。

• 名词
  • （姓氏） a surname:
  • （姓氏） a surname:

    Ru Chun

    如淳