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How to say “if… then…” in Chinese with 假使 (jiǎshǐ)

假使 (jiǎshǐ) + Condition, 则 (zé) / 就 (jiù) + Result

Expressing "if… then…" with "假使 (jiǎshǐ)"

HSK 6"If" Statements

Rule structure

假使 (jiǎshǐ) is a formal, literary equivalent of 如果 (rúguǒ)/假如 (jiǎrú). It introduces a hypothetical condition and is often paired with 则 (zé) or 就 (jiù).

Examples

假使明天下雨，比赛就延期。

Jiǎshǐ míngtiān xià yǔ, bǐsài jiù yánqī.

If it rains tomorrow, the competition will be postponed.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Use the structure: 假使 (jiǎshǐ) + Condition, 则 (zé) / 就 (jiù) + Result. For example: 假使明天下雨，比赛就延期。 — “If it rains tomorrow, the competition will be postponed.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

假使明天下雨，比赛就延期。 — “If it rains tomorrow, the competition will be postponed.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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