如 (rú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 如 (rú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 如 (rú) means "as; like; if". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 如 stroke by stroke?

如 has 6 strokes. The radical is 女. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 如 and 奴?

如 (rú) and 奴 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 如?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 女. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 如?

Common words containing 如 include: 如果 (rú guǒ) — if; 比如 (bǐ rú) — For example; 如今 (rú jīn) — nowadays; now.

How to Write 如

The character 如 (rú) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

如 is pronounced rú in Mandarin Chinese. It means as; like; if.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 如 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 如

如果 rú guǒ

比如 bǐ rú

For example

如今 rú jīn

nowadays; now

Example Sentences

如果明天下雨，我就不去。

rú guǒ míng tiān xià yǔ ， wǒ jiù bù qù 。

If it rains tomorrow, I won't go.

比如，我喜欢猫。

bǐ rú wǒ xǐ huān māo

For example, I like cats.

如今生活很方便。

rú jīn shēng huó hěn fāng biàn

Life is very convenient nowadays.

Similar Characters

奴 nú

奶 nǎi

奸 jiān

Practice Writing 如 (rú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 如

What does 如 (rú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 如 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 如 and 奴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 如?

What common words use 如?

How to Write 如 (rú)