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HSK
for example; for instance; such as
HSK 2
if / in case / in the event that
HSK 2
not equal to; not as good as; inferior to / it would be better to
HSK 2
for example / for instance / such as
HSK 2
for example
HSK 2
how / what way / what
HSK 3
if
HSK 4
nowadays; now
HSK 4
like this; so; such
HSK 5
just as / precisely as
HSK 5
as follows
HSK 5
like / as
HSK 5
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as / as if / such as
HSK 6
consistent / the same / unvarying
HSK 6
things like this (idiom); and so on / and the rest / etc
HSK 7-9
similar to; like
HSK 7-9
as one wants; according to one's wishes / ruyi scepter, a symbol of power and good fortune
HSK 7-9
to arise abruptly / to arrive suddenly / happening suddenly
HSK 7-9
as things really are / realistic
HSK 7-9
unobstructed / unconstrained / smoothly / with ease / freely
HSK 7-9
for example; for instance; such as
HSK 7-9
to have one's wish fulfilled
HSK 7-9
(idiom) appropriate / apt / just right
HSK 7-9
if / if one were to say
HSK 7-9
for example
HSK 7-9
lit. as if drunk and stupefied (idiom) / intoxicated by sth / obsessed with / mad about sth / also written 如癡如醉|如痴如醉
HSK 7-9
like a fish back in water (idiom); glad to be back in one's proper surroundings
tathagata (Buddha's name for himself, having many layers of meaning - Sanskrit: thus gone, having been Brahman, gone to the absolute etc)
vast as the open sea (idiom); fig. extensive (library)
to be just like
love others as self
lit. to guard one's mouth like a closed bottle (idiom); tight-lipped / reticent / not breathing a word
thus
to be better off ... / might as well ...
(idiom) whatever the case; in any event; no matter what; by all possible means
to be like sth / similar to / alike
how about / what kind of
(various things) such as / such as (the following)
not only that, but ...
(idiom) so that's how it is; I see
Tathata
nowadays; now
Chiuju township in Pingtung County 屏東縣|屏东县, Taiwan
as scheduled / on time / punctual
if
to have one's wishes fulfilled
(idiom) just as in the past; as before; continuing as always
like wildfire (idiom) / unstoppable
to be just like
family-like close relationship (idiom)
vivid and lifelike (idiom); true to life / realistic
(idiom) meticulous; very careful or attentive
to drip with sweat / sweat poured off (him)
picturesque
as if relieved from a burden (idiom) / to have a weight off one's mind
as matters stand; things having reached this stage
lit. as if meeting a great enemy (idiom) / fig. cautious / with great preoccupation / with strict precaution
guests feel at home (in a hotel, guest house etc) / a home away from home
lit. to kowtow like grinding garlic (idiom) / fig. to pound the ground with one's head
(idiom) nothing more than this; that's all; no big deal; not very impressive
to have all one's wishes (idiom) / best wishes / all the best / may all your hopes be fulfilled
to be in a thundering rage (idiom)
be that as it may
like a hot knife through butter (idiom) / with irresistible force
like the clouds in the sky (i.e. numerous)
thus and so / such and such
to go to the toilet
thunderous snoring
unswerving from start to finish (idiom)
lit. as the shadow follows the body (idiom) / fig. closely associated with each other; inseparable; to follow relentlessly
lit. like thunder piercing the ear / a well-known reputation (idiom)
readily following good advice (idiom); willing to accept other people's views
lit. to follow the recipe (idiom) / fig. to follow a set pattern
man proposes, God disposes (idiom) / one's plans can be derailed by unforeseen events
lit. as if sitting on pins and needles (idiom) / fig. to be in an uncomfortable situation
worse than a beast / to behave immorally
(idiom) teeming with experts
troops in defeat like a landslide (idiom); a beaten army in total collapse
familiarity at first sight
Chiuju township in Pingtung County 屏東縣|屏东县, Taiwan
(idiom) after one's own heart; gratifying; satisfactory; everything one could wish
deference is no substitute for obedience (idiom) / (said to accept sb's request, invitation etc)
running as fast as flying
one's thoughts in a whirl (idiom); confused / disconcerted / upset
important matter that must be kept secret (idiom); don't breathe a word of it to anyone!
solid as a boulder (idiom); absolutely secure / rock-firm and unyielding
(idiom) chicken-hearted; gutless
to feel a pain like a knife being twisted in one's heart (idiom)
lit. to kill people like scything flax (idiom) / fig. to kill people like flies
steady as Mt Tai / as safe as houses
stuck together as by glue (of lovers) / joined at the hip
it is better to avoid unnecessary trouble (idiom) / the less complications the better
lit. to squander money like dirt (idiom) / fig. to spend money like water / extravagant
to treat each other as an honored guest (idiom) / mutual respect between husband and wife
penniless
lit. as if in mourning for one's parents (idiom) / fig. (often pejorative) inconsolable; distraught
to be precisely the same / to be no different
to have a fluent command of (idiom)
better to just get the pain over with, rather than prolong the agony
Rudong county in Nantong 南通, Jiangsu

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