như thể
[ɲɨ˧˧ tʰe˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(conjunction) as if
Conjunction
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Các tướng thấy đại hãn nhu nhược như thể sợ sệt Vương Hãn, vẫn muốn gả Hoa Tranh cho Đô Sử, đều tức giận buồn rầu.The generals found the khan weak, as if he were scared of Wáng Khan and still wanted to marry off Huázhēng to Dūshǐ, and they all felt angry and sad.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “như thể” mean?
(conjunction) as if
Is “như thể” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.