那么
nà me
So, that
How to say “then…” in Chinese with 那么 (nàme)
那么 (nàme)⋯⋯
那么 (nà mó) — then…
HSK 3Conjunctions
那么 (nàme)⋯⋯
HSK 3Conjunctions那么 (nà mó) — then…
Rule structure
那么 (nàme) means "then" or "in that case" and introduces a consequence or result, often following a conditional clause.
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.
你明天有空那么我们见面。
Nǐ míngtiān yǒukòng nàme wǒmen jiànmiàn.
If you are free tomorrow, then we will meet.
如果你来那么我们一起去玩。
Rúguǒ nǐ lái nàme wǒmen yīqǐ qù wán.
If you come, then we will go play together.
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.
你明天有空那么我们见面。
Nǐ míngtiān yǒukòng nàme wǒmen jiànmiàn.
If you are free tomorrow, then we will meet.
如果你来那么我们一起去玩。
Rúguǒ nǐ lái nàme wǒmen yīqǐ qù wán.
If you come, then we will go play together.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “then…” in Chinese with 那么?
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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