Name character

如 rú

if, supposing; as if; like, as

Tone: 2 Strokes: 6 Radical: 38 Traditional: 如 Usage lean: neutral

This is a basic library entry. The longer editorial profile for this character is still being expanded.

rú · tone 2

Meaning

if, supposing; as if; like, as

In names

Common in Chinese given names.

Structure and etymology

Structure: 6 strokes; Kangxi radical 38.

Names that use this character

Naming notes

Common in Chinese given names.

Tags: artistic. It reads as unisex in modern names.

Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.