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HSK
if / in case / in the event that
HSK 2
for example; for instance; such as
HSK 2
for example; for instance; such as
HSK 2
not equal to; not as good as; inferior to / it would be better to
HSK 2
for example
HSK 2
how / what way / what
HSK 3
if
HSK 4
nowadays; now
HSK 4
as follows
HSK 5
like this; so; such
HSK 5
like / as
HSK 5
just as / precisely as
HSK 5
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as / as if / such as
HSK 6
consistent / the same / unvarying
HSK 6
as things really are / realistic
HSK 7-9
for example; for instance; such as
HSK 7-9
unobstructed / unconstrained / smoothly / with ease / freely
HSK 7-9
to have one's wish fulfilled
HSK 7-9
HSK 7-9
(idiom) appropriate / apt / just right
HSK 7-9
(idiom) whatever the case; in any event; no matter what; by all possible means
HSK 7-9
things like this (idiom); and so on / and the rest / etc
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
to arise abruptly / to arrive suddenly / happening suddenly
HSK 7-9
as one wants; according to one's wishes / ruyi scepter, a symbol of power and good fortune
HSK 7-9
if / if one were to say
HSK 7-9
(idiom) just as in the past; as before; continuing as always
HSK 7-9
similar to; like
HSK 7-9
for example
HSK 7-9
as usual
if this can be done
counting one's chickens before they are hatched
lit. wind and rain darken the sky (idiom); fig. the situation looks grim
like a fish back in water (idiom); glad to be back in one's proper surroundings
be that as it may
green grass like cushion (idiom); green meadow so inviting to sleep on
lit. as if sitting on pins and needles (idiom) / fig. to be in an uncomfortable situation
lit. like thunder piercing the ear / a well-known reputation (idiom)
to toss away like a pair of worn-out shoes (idiom)
lit. as if walking on thin ice (idiom) / fig. extremely cautious
unswerving from start to finish (idiom)
(old) concubine
norovirus (loanword)
as the arm moves the finger (idiom) / freely and effortlessly / to have perfect command of
familiarity at first sight
to know sth like the back of one's hand (idiom) / to know (a person, a place etc) inside out
lit. heart and mouth as one (idiom); to say what you think / honest and straightforward
as if lost in a thick fog (idiom) / in a fog / muddled / completely unfamiliar with sth
the palest ink is better than the best memory (idiom)
picturesque
lit. as if weeping and complaining (idiom) / fig. (of music, singing etc) mournful
lit. as if having a fish bone stuck in one's throat (idiom) / fig. very upset and needing to express one's displeasure
thus
like the clouds in the sky (i.e. numerous)
(of scenery) stunning / spectacular / picturesque
as usual
as matters stand; things having reached this stage
to go to the toilet
like wildfire (idiom) / unstoppable
lit. as sweet as syrup (idiom, from Book of Songs); to endure hardship gladly / a glutton for punishment
ashamed of being inferior (idiom) / to feel inferior to others
just as if
like a hot knife through butter (idiom) / with irresistible force
lit. as the shadow follows the body (idiom) / fig. closely associated with each other; inseparable; to follow relentlessly
to be just like
worse than a beast / to behave immorally
(idiom) after one's own heart; gratifying; satisfactory; everything one could wish
to be precisely the same / to be no different
life is but a dream (idiom)
(various things) such as / such as (the following)
if
lit. to make one's way through a dangerous pass as if walking on level ground (idiom) / fig. to handle a crisis effortlessly
as if relieved from a burden (idiom) / to have a weight off one's mind
guests feel at home (in a hotel, guest house etc) / a home away from home
(idiom) enthralled; mesmerized; enraptured
lit. like a tiger that has grown wings / with redoubled power (idiom)
it would be better
(literary) like this / such (as this) / so much / so many
to have one's wishes fulfilled
Tathata
like flies pursuing a stink (idiom); the mob chases the rich and powerful / the crowd runs after trash
readily following good advice (idiom); willing to accept other people's views
as before / as usual / (to be) like old friends
solid as a boulder (idiom); absolutely secure / rock-firm and unyielding
things are not as good as they used to be
to pile up like a mountain (idiom) / a mountain of (paperwork etc) / a large number of sth
fiery
vivid and lifelike (idiom); true to life / realistic
to have all one's wishes (idiom) / best wishes / all the best / may all your hopes be fulfilled
it is exactly as
to treat each other as an honored guest (idiom) / mutual respect between husband and wife
variant of 了如指掌
penniless
to view death as a return home / to not be afraid of dying / to face death with equanimity (idiom)
steady as Mt Tai / as safe as houses
lit. like the sun at noon (idiom) / fig. to be at the peak of one's power, career etc
easy as a hand's turn (idiom); very easy / no effort at all
external appearance and inner thoughts coincide (idiom); to say what one means / to think and act as one
as before / as ever
to feel as if having one's heart cut out (idiom) / to be torn with grief

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