How to say “if… then…” in Chinese with 如果 (rúguǒ) … 就 (jiù)
如果 (rúguǒ)……，就 (jiù)……
如果 (rú guǒ)…就 (jiù) — if… then…
如果 (rúguǒ)……，就 (jiù)……
HSK 3Complex Sentence Patterns如果 (rú guǒ)…就 (jiù) — if… then…
Rule structure
如果 (rúguǒ)… 就 (jiù)… is the most common conditional pattern, meaning "if… then…".
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.
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 say “if… then…” in Chinese with 如果…就?
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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