如此
rú cǐ
so
In Chinese, '如此' is used similarly to the word 'so' in English. It can be used for emphasis, connection or to indicate the degree or extent of something. The term '如此' is commonly used in formal and written Chinese.
Example sentences using: 如此
我从未遇到过如此奇怪的事情。
wǒ cóng wèi yù dào guò rú cǐ qí guài de shì qíng.
I have never encountered such a strange thing.
This sentence conveys that the speaker has never come across something so odd before.
你如此做只会使问题变得更糟。
nǐ rú cǐ zuò zhǐ huì shǐ wèn tí biàn dé gèng zāo.
Doing so will only make the problem worse.
The speaker warns that the addressing person's current approach will only exacerbate the situation or issue.
如此一来，我们就能按时完成任务。
rú cǐ yī lái, wǒ men jiù néng àn shí wán chéng rèn wu.
In this way, we can complete the task on time.
The sentence assures that following a certain method or route will lead to a successful and timely completion of a task.
你如此说，我就不高兴了。
nǐ rú cǐ shuō, wǒ jiù bù gāo xìng le.
If you speak in this manner, I would be unhappy.
This sentence expresses that the speaker would feel unhappy if the addressing person continues to speak in the manner they have done.
他如此大胆，竟敢公然挑战权威。
tā rú cǐ dà dǎn, jìng gǎn gōng rán tiǎo zhàn quán wēi.
He is so bold that he dares to openly challenge authority.
The sentence describes somebody's daring or brave nature that allows them to openly challenge authority.
你如此懒散，怎能取得成功？
nǐ rú cǐ lǎn sǎn, zěn néng qǔ dé chéng gōng？
How can you succeed by being so lazy?
This statement is questioning the recipient's likelihood of success due to their perceived laziness.
这是我见过的最为壮观的如此场景。
zhè shì wǒ jiàn guò de zuì wéi zhuàng guān de rú cǐ chǎng jǐng.
This is the most spectacular scene I have ever seen.
The speaker is describing an overwhelmingly impressive or breathtaking scene they have seen.
他如此快乐，我也感到高兴。
tā rú cǐ kuài lè, wǒ yě gǎn dào gāo xìng.
I am happy because he is so happy.
This phrase signifies the speaker's happiness derived from another person's joy.
我不能接受如此无理的要求。
wǒ bù néng jiē shòu rú cǐ wú lǐ de yāo qiú.
I cannot accept such unreasonable demands.
The speaker refuses to comply with demands they perceive to be unreasonable.
如此简单的问题，你都解冡不了。
rú cǐ jiǎn dān de wèn tí, nǐ dōu jiě jué bù liǎo.
You can't even solve such a simple problem.
This sentence highlights that the speaker finds some sort of situation too easy but the addressing person is unable to resolve it, and it's slightly derogatory.