如此 rúcǐ like this
like this; so; such
How to remember 如此: 如 as + 此 this = like this.
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How it is used
- Formal "so / such / like this," intensifying: 如此简单 (rúcǐ jiǎndān) so simple; 如此重要.
- Set phrases: 原来如此 (yuánlái rúcǐ) so that's how it is; 如此而已 that's all there is to it.
- Written/refined register; spoken equivalent is 这么/那么.
Example sentences
- 我希望如此。 Wǒ xīwàng rúcǐ.I hope so.
- 人生就是如此。 Rénshēng jiùshì rúcǐ.That's life.
- 你为什么如此兴奋？ Nǐ wèishénme rúcǐ xīngfèn?Why are you so excited?