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HSK
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
HSK 2
nowadays; now
HSK 4
how / what way / what
HSK 3
as follows
HSK 5
if
HSK 4
for example; for instance; such as
HSK 2
for example; for instance; such as
HSK 2
just as / precisely as
HSK 5
like this; so; such
HSK 5
(idiom) just as in the past; as before; continuing as always
HSK 7-9
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as / as if / such as
HSK 6
like / as
HSK 5
lit. like thunder piercing the ear / a well-known reputation (idiom)
not only that, but ...
as usual
as if lost in a thick fog (idiom) / in a fog / muddled / completely unfamiliar with sth
lit. as if in mourning for one's parents (idiom) / fig. (often pejorative) inconsolable; distraught
if you want sth done well, do it yourself (idiom)
similar to; like
HSK 7-9
troops in defeat like a landslide (idiom); a beaten army in total collapse
to be getting worse with each generation
norovirus (loanword)
as expected
to know sth like the back of one's hand (idiom) / to know (a person, a place etc) inside out
things like this (idiom); and so on / and the rest / etc
HSK 7-9
lit. wind and rain darken the sky (idiom); fig. the situation looks grim
lit. like wolves and tigers / ruthless
as one wants; according to one's wishes / ruyi scepter, a symbol of power and good fortune
HSK 7-9
to know by heart (so well that you can recite it backwards)
to pile up like a mountain (idiom) / a mountain of (paperwork etc) / a large number of sth
to be just like
how about / what kind of
it is exactly as
if
one day apart seems like three years (idiom)
intact / untouched / as good as before
to be getting worse by the day
unswerving from start to finish (idiom)
(idiom) appropriate / apt / just right
HSK 7-9
lit. to view as worn-out shoes (idiom) / fig. to consider to be worthless
to have one's wish fulfilled
HSK 7-9
everything as before
as matters stand; things having reached this stage
to bury the hatchet / to become reconciled
lit. heart and mouth as one (idiom); to say what you think / honest and straightforward
if / if one were to say
HSK 7-9
if this can be done
as secure as Mount Taishan / as solid as a rock
HSK 7-9
for example
HSK 7-9
(idiom) so that's how it is; I see
for example; for instance; such as
HSK 7-9
to arrive as planned / right on schedule
(idiom) chicken-hearted; gutless
consistent / the same / unvarying
HSK 6
sweating like rain (idiom); to perspire profusely / sweating like a pig
it is better to avoid unnecessary trouble (idiom) / the less complications the better
lit. to follow the recipe (idiom) / fig. to follow a set pattern
flowery
doing good is like a hard climb, doing evil is like an easy fall (idiom)
like / similar to / as if
lit. like a tiger that has grown wings / with redoubled power (idiom)
to hunger for sth (idiom); eagerly / to long for sth
four seasons like spring / favorable climate throughout the year
(of scenery) stunning / spectacular / picturesque
(of a woman) lovely as a flower (idiom) / beautiful
thus
to have all one's wishes (idiom) / best wishes / all the best / may all your hopes be fulfilled
life is but a dream (idiom)
man proposes, God disposes (idiom) / one's plans can be derailed by unforeseen events
steady as Mt Tai / as safe as houses
unobstructed / unconstrained / smoothly / with ease / freely
HSK 7-9
in the amount stipulated (by prior agreement) / in full / in the same amount
like a fish back in water (idiom); glad to be back in one's proper surroundings
one's thoughts in a whirl (idiom); confused / disconcerted / upset
vast as the open sea (idiom); fig. extensive (library)
to drip with sweat / sweat poured off (him)
arriving early can't beat coming at the right time / perfect timing
green grass like cushion (idiom); green meadow so inviting to sleep on
lit. as if enumerating one's family valuables (idiom) / fig. to be very familiar with a matter
lit. a tongue like a reed (idiom) / fig. a glib tongue
lit. to dispatch a general is not as effective as to excite a general / fig. inciting people to action is more effective than dispatching orders
delicate as a flower, refined as a precious jade (idiom) / (of a woman) exquisite
sparkling with wit (idiom)
vivid and lifelike (idiom); true to life / realistic
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
(idiom) whatever the case; in any event; no matter what; by all possible means
HSK 7-9
as if gaining the most precious treasure
fiery
being close to the sovereign can be as perilous as lying with a tiger (idiom)
the writing style mirrors the writer (idiom)
to feel ashamed at being inferior (idiom)
ashen-faced (idiom)
replacement guaranteed if not genuine / fig. authentic
(idiom) enthralled; mesmerized; enraptured
as things really are / realistic
HSK 7-9
leaving much to be desired / unsatisfactory / undesirable

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