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How to say “if… then…” in Chinese with 假如 (jiǎrú)

假如 (jiǎrú) + Condition, 就 (jiù) + Result

Expressing "if… then…" with "假如 (jiǎrú)"

HSK 5"If" Statements

Rule structure

假如 (jiǎrú) means "if, supposing". It is a formal synonym of 如果 (rúguǒ), used mainly in written Chinese.

Examples

假如明天天气好，我们就去野餐。

Jiǎrú míngtiān tiānqì hǎo, wǒmen jiù qù yěcān.

If the weather is good tomorrow, we will go on a picnic.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "if… then…" with "假如 (jiǎrú)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 假如 (jiǎrú) + Condition, 就 (jiù) + Result. For example: 假如明天天气好，我们就去野餐。 — “If the weather is good tomorrow, we will go on a picnic.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

假如明天天气好，我们就去野餐。 — “If the weather is good tomorrow, we will go on a picnic.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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