如下

rú xià

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. as follows

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 以上 yǐ shàng 以上 yǐ shàng that level or higher Means 'above' or 'the above', contrasting with 如下 which refers to what follows.: that level or higher

Related words

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• 以下 yǐ xià 以下 yǐ xià that level or lower Means 'below' or 'the following', often used to introduce a list.: that level or lower

Synonyms

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• 下列 xià liè 下列 xià liè following Used in formal writing to mean 'as follows', often listing items below.: following

Usage notes

Collocations

Usually used at the beginning of a sentence or clause, often after a colon or in formal instructions.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 比如 (for example); 如下 introduces a complete list or detailed description, not just an illustration.

Example Sentences

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方法 如下 ：第一步，打开文件。

The method is as follows: first step, open the file.

清单 如下 。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 348590)

列表 如下 ：

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 1323683)

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Child Words of 如下

• 下 下 xià: down
• 如 如 rú: as