How to say “if… then…” in Chinese with 假使 (jiǎshǐ)
假使 (jiǎshǐ) + Condition, 则 (zé) / 就 (jiù) + Result
假使 (jiǎ shǐ) — if… then…
假使 (jiǎshǐ) + Condition, 则 (zé) / 就 (jiù) + Result
HSK 6"If" Statements假使 (jiǎ shǐ) — if… then…
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).
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.
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 say “if… then…” in Chinese with 假使?
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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