如rú
like, as. 6 strokes, radical 女, first met in HSK 2.
How to write 如
Strokes 1–3 write 女, then strokes 4–6 write 口.
Free, with no account: the app draws each stroke, then you write it and it says which stroke went wrong.
Print a 米字格 practice sheet for 如 · the stroke-order rules
What 如 is made of
女 (nǚ, woman) and 口 (kǒu, mouth).
A wife 女 following her husband's words 口.
Words that use 如
| 如 | like, as 指好像、比作 老师说学习如逆水行舟。The teacher said studying is like rowing against the current. Lesson 636, 逆水行舟 · 金石之鉴与艺苑芳华 · Cultural Heritage & Fine Arts |
| 比如 | for example, such as 用来举出一个例子 记录的内容很多，比如地理植被。There is a lot to record — for example, the local plants and terrain. Lesson 3, 做笔记 · 温情相伴与日夕起居 · Affection, Campus Routine & Daily Vitality |
| 不如 | not as good as, better to 比较后发现这样做没有另一种好 与其空想，不如马上行动。Rather than daydream, it's better to take action right away. Lesson 6, 想一想 · 谨言慎行与辨微格物 · Discernment, Daily Judgment & Nuance |
| 例如 | for example 用来举出具体的事例 他喜欢很多运动，例如游泳。He likes many sports, for example swimming. Lesson 48, 我的理想 · 研精竭虑与博闻多能 · Rigorous Inquiry & Versatile Learning |
| 如果 | if 表示一种假设的情况 如果明天下雨，我们就不去了。If it rains tomorrow, we won't go. Lesson 64, 做生意 · 澄怀观道与怡情悦性 · Autumn Leisure, Festive Feasts & Gracious Sociability |
| 如何 | how 用什么方法，问事情该怎么做 大家思考如何保护文化根脉。Everyone pondered how to protect their cultural roots. Lesson 218, 华夏文脉与古今交融 · 历史纵横与名胜古迹 · Historical Chronicles, Dynasty Landmarks & Cultural Heritage |
| 假如 | if / suppose that 表示假设的情况，还没有真的发生 假如遇到暴风雪，请立刻减速慢行。if you meet a snowstorm, slow down right away. Lesson 297, 驰骋四海与笃定前行 · 岁时纪事与笃行日新 · Seasonal Chronicles, Diligent Work & Physical Vitality |
| 如今 | nowadays 指现在这个时候，跟过去相比 如今，员工都自觉维护安全环境。 Lesson 327, 绿能潮涌与时代脉搏 · 金秋佳景与善邻新篇 · Golden Harvests, Clean Energy & Community Warmth |
| 如此 | like this, so 指前面所说的这种情况或程度 算法即便如此复杂也不怕。Even an algorithm this complex held no fear for him. Lesson 475, 循序致远 · 笃毅克己与登攀拓界 · Resolute Restraint & Boundless Ascent |
| 如同 | like, as if 表示两者情形相似 求知之路如同攀登高山。The road to knowledge is like climbing a mountain. Lesson 475, 循序致远 · 笃毅克己与登攀拓界 · Resolute Restraint & Boundless Ascent |
and 4 more in the catalogue.
More characters with the radical 女
All 24 of them, and what the radical means, on the 女 radical page.