如 meaning in English

Ⅰ动词
1.(适合; 依照) in compliance with; according to 短语和例子
如命 in compliance with your instructions; 遂心如意 perfectly satisfied2.(如同; 像) like; as; as if 短语和例子
安如磐石 as solid as a rock; 亲如一家 as dear to each other as members of one family; 如你所说 as you've said; 湖平如镜。 the lake is as smooth as a mirror.3.(用于否定: 及; 比得上) can compare with; be as good as 短语和例子
天时不如地利, 地利不如人和。 the time isn't as important as the terrain; but the terrain isn't as important as unity with the people. 我不如他。 i'm not as good as he is.; i can't compare with him.4.(例如) for instance; for example; such as; as 短语和例子
唐朝有许多大诗人, 如李白、杜甫、白居易等。 the tang dynasty produced a host of great poets, such as li bai, du fu and bai juyi.5.[书面语] (到; 往) go to 短语和例子
如厕 go to the toiletⅡ连词
(如果) if 短语和例子
如不能来, 请打电话告诉我。 if you can't come, please ring me up. 如处理得当, 问题不难解决。 the problem will not be difficult to solve, if properly handled. 如有困难， 找我好了。 in case of difficulty, just call on me.Ⅲ名词
(姓氏) a surname 短语和例子
如淳 ru chun