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How to say “if you don’t… then…” in Chinese with 再不

Subj. + 再不 (zài bù) + Verb Phrase, 就 (jiù) + result

Expressing a last chance with "再不 (zài bù) … 就 (jiù) …"

HSK 5Adverbs

Rule structure

再不 (zài bù)…就 (jiù)… is a pattern meaning "if (someone) doesn’t do something now, then (a negative consequence) will happen". It urges immediate action.

Examples

你再不走，就迟到了。

Nǐ zài bù zǒu, jiù chídào le.

If you don’t leave now, you’ll be late.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing a last chance with "再不 (zài bù) … 就 (jiù) …"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Subj. + 再不 (zài bù) + Verb Phrase, 就 (jiù) + result. For example: 你再不走，就迟到了。 — “If you don’t leave now, you’ll be late.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

你再不走，就迟到了。 — “If you don’t leave now, you’ll be late.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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