如此
How to Understand
如此 is an adverb meaning 'like this' or 'in this way.' It is used to describe a situation, action, or condition that has already occurred or is currently happening, often emphasizing the manner in which something is done.
The character 如 (rú) means 'to be like' or 'as,' while 此 (cǐ) means 'this.' Together, they form a phrase that literally translates to 'as this,' but in practice, it functions as an adverb meaning 'like this' or 'in this way.'
如此 is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to refer back to a previously mentioned situation. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, academic writing, and formal contexts. It can also be part of more complex expressions, such as 如此这般 (rúcǐ zhèbān), meaning 'like this and that,' or 如此而已 (rúcǐ ér yǐ), meaning 'that's all.'