Definition
诚如 is a formal, literary conjunction meaning 'just as' or 'indeed as'. It is used to introduce a statement that confirms or echoes something previously mentioned, often in written or formal spoken Chinese. You'll encounter it in essays, speeches, or classical-style writing. It is not used in casual conversation.
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(formal) just asindeed as
Examples
- 诚如，。chéng rú xiānsheng suǒ yán, cǐ shì bù kě tuōyán.Just as you said, sir, this matter cannot be delayed.
- 诚如，。chéng rú gǔyǔ suǒ yún, qiān lǐ zhī xíng shǐ yú zú xià.As the ancient saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
- 诚如，。chéng rú wǒmen zhīqián tǎolùn de, zhège fāng'àn xūyào tiáozhěng.As we discussed before, this plan needs adjustment.
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