HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
如 — as
- Reading
- rú
- Meaning
- as; like; such as
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
如 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is rú and it means as; like; such as. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
如 appears in everyday chinese words such as 如 (like, as, if), 如果 (if, in case) and 比如 (for example; such as).
Chinese words containing 如
Frequently asked questions
What does 如 mean in Chinese?
如 means as; like; such as in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 如 read?
如 is read rú. Reading it inside real words — 如 and 如果 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 如 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 如 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 如 in a word?
A common word containing 如 is 如 (rú) — "like, as, if". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 如 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 如 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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