诸如此类 And so on
Explanation
诸如此类，指像这类的事物，还可以引申为同类的事物。
Zhurú cǐ lèi refers to things of this kind, and can also be extended to similar things.
Origin Story
从前，在一个繁华的集市上，一位老木匠正在展示他精湛的技艺。他用各种木材雕刻出栩栩如生的动物，有憨态可掬的熊猫，有威风凛凛的老虎，还有活泼可爱的猴子，诸如此类，令人叹为观止。一位年轻的学徒好奇地问师傅："师傅，您是怎么做到如此精妙的技艺的呢？"老木匠笑了笑，说："这需要长期的积累和不断的练习，还有对木材材质的深入了解。当然，还需要一点天赋，但更重要的是，持之以恒的毅力。"学徒似懂非懂地点点头，决心跟随师傅，学习这些精湛的技艺，并创造出更多类似的作品。
Once upon a time, in a bustling marketplace, an old carpenter was showcasing his superb craftsmanship. He carved lifelike animals from various types of wood: cuddly pandas, majestic tigers, playful monkeys, and so on, all breathtaking. A young apprentice curiously asked his master: "Master, how did you achieve such exquisite skill?" The old carpenter smiled and said, "This requires years of accumulation and constant practice, as well as a deep understanding of wood properties. Of course, it also takes some talent, but more importantly, persistent perseverance." The apprentice nodded knowingly, determined to follow his master, learn these superb skills, and create many similar works.
Usage
用于列举一系列相似的事物。
Used to list a series of similar things.
Examples
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他的爱好广泛，如集邮、摄影、绘画诸如此类，不胜枚举。
ta de aihao guangfan, ru jiyou sheying huizhuang zhurucilei, bushengmeiju
His hobbies are extensive, such as stamp collecting, photography, painting, and so on, too numerous to mention.
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他还喜欢收集各种各样的邮票，诸如此类的东西。
tade huan xihuan shouji gezhonggeyang de youpiao, zhurucilei de dongxi
He also likes to collect all kinds of stamps and similar things.