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How to say “if… then…” in Chinese with 如果

如果 (rúguǒ)……，就 (jiù)……

Expressing "if… then…" with "如果 (rúguǒ) … 就 (jiù) …"

HSK 3Complex Sentence Patterns

Rule structure

如果 (rúguǒ)… 就 (jiù)… is the most common conditional pattern, meaning "if… then…".

Examples

如果下雨，我就不去了。

Rúguǒ xià yǔ, wǒ jiù bù qù le.

If it rains, then I won't go.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "if… then…" with "如果 (rúguǒ) … 就 (jiù) …"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 如果 (rúguǒ)……，就 (jiù)……. For example: 如果下雨，我就不去了。 — “If it rains, then I won't go.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

如果下雨，我就不去了。 — “If it rains, then I won't go.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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