How to say “then…” in Chinese with 那么 (nàme)

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Expressing "then…" with "那么 (nàme)"

HSK 3Conjunctions

Rule structure

那么 (nàme) means "then" or "in that case" and introduces a consequence or result, often following a conditional clause.

Examples

如果下雨,那么我们就不去了。

Rúguǒ xià yǔ, nàme wǒmen jiù bù qù le.

If it rains, then we won't go.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "then…" with "那么 (nàme)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 那么 (nàme)⋯⋯. For example: 如果下雨,那么我们就不去了。 — “If it rains, then we won't go.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

如果下雨,那么我们就不去了。 — “If it rains, then we won't go.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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