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The word "诸如" is a formal conjunction formed by combining the character "诸," which means "all" or "various," with the character "如," meaning "like" or "such as." Together, they create a compound term that functions specifically to introduce a list of illustrative examples following a general statement, equivalent to phrases like "such as" or "for instance" in English. Its formation is logical, as "诸" broadens the scope to multiple items, and "如" links them as specific instances, making it a standard and efficient lexical tool for exemplification in written and formal Chinese.

Word Definition - 诸如

zhū rú (various things) such as; such as (the following)

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