if; in the event that; often used in the [[如果...就...|如果...就...|ru2 guo3 ... jiu4 ...]] pattern

how; what; in what way; used to ask about the manner of an action or the nature of a situation

in this way; like this; such; so; equivalent to [[这样|這樣|zhe4 yang4]] when referring to a situation previously mentioned

for example; for instance; such as

nowadays; now; at the present time

not equal to; inferior to; to be not as good as

to be like what follows; to be as listed or described below

Used to introduce one or more instances that illustrate a point; for instance, such as, or e.g.

in any case; at any rate; no matter what; by all possible means

if; in the event that; same as [[如果|如果|ru2 guo3]]. Used to introduce a hypothetical situation, often paired with [[就|就|jiu4]], [[那么|那麼|na4 me5]], or [[便|便|bian4]] in the following clause.

to be like; to be just as; similar to

for example; such as; for instance

to be exactly like or precisely as; often used to introduce a comparison or a quotation to show it matches the current situation or a stated fact

to be just like; similar to; just as; same as [[如同|如同|ru2 tong2]] or [[好像|好像|hao3 xiang4]]

Used to introduce a list of examples, such as several items or activities.

(idiom) just as in the past; continuing as always; just as before

to be according to one's desires; to be satisfied with how things turn out

at an arranged time; as scheduled; on time

to be consistent or uniform; to remain the same without change or variation

to be like or similar to; just like; [[犹如|猶如|you2 ru2]]

for instance; such as

doing something smoothly and without obstruction; having full command or facility over a skill or tool

actually not so; not to be like that at all

(literary) thus; like this; in this way; same as [[如此|如此|ru2 ci3]]

according to the facts; as things really are

things like this; and so forth; and the rest. Used after giving examples to indicate that there are other similar things.

To happen exactly as one hoped; to have one's desires or wishes come true.

to be just like; as if; similar to [[好像|好像|hao3 xiang4]]

To happen or arrive unexpectedly; to come without warning; to occur all of a sudden.

to understand something very clearly, as if pointing to things in one's own palm; to know something inside out

to be exactly the same as; to be identical to; often used to compare a current situation to a previous one or to a specific standard

(idiom) like wildfire; describe a situation that is growing intensely or an atmosphere that is vibrant and full of vigor; originally used to describe an impressive display of military force

so that's how it is; so that's what happened

(literary) if; in case; in the event that

everything as one wishes; all things go according to one's desires; often used as a greeting or blessing to wish someone the best of luck or success in all their affairs

not in accordance with one's wishes; disappointing; failing to satisfy

to guard one's mouth like a closed bottle; to keep a secret and reveal nothing

not only that; moreover; additionally

Title used to refer to Gautama Buddha, meaning "one who has thus come" or "one who has thus gone"; also used to refer to [[如来佛|如來佛|ru2 lai2 fo2]] in popular culture

to be inferior to; contrary to what was expected, it is not as good as [[不如|不如|bu4 ru2]]

One's wishes or desires are completely satisfied or realized.

(idiom) nothing more than this; not very impressive; no big deal; merely thus

vivid and true to life; realistic

(idiom) to be cut from the same cloth; to be no different; often used to describe similarities in speech, behavior, or events, sometimes with a negative tone

like clouds in the sky; gathered in great numbers

nowadays; at the present time

as easy as turning over one's hand; used to describe a task that is extremely easy to accomplish or requires no effort at all

as stated or listed above

(literary) provided that; if