要
yào
To want, need, to intend to do something
How to say “if… then…” in Chinese with 要…就…
要 (yào) + Condition, 就 (jiù) + Result
要 (yào)…就 (jiù)… — if… then…
HSK 5Sentence Patterns
要 (yào) + Condition, 就 (jiù) + Result
HSK 5Sentence Patterns要 (yào)…就 (jiù)… — if… then…
Rule structure
要 (yào)…就 (jiù)… expresses a conditional: "if you want to do something, then just do it". It implies no obstacle or permission.
Rule structure
要 (yào)…就 (jiù)… expresses a conditional: "if you want to do something, then just do it". It implies no obstacle or permission.
Examples
你要去就去吧。
Nǐ yào qù jiù qù ba.
If you want to go, just go.
Examples
你要去就去吧。
Nǐ yào qù jiù qù ba.
If you want to go, just go.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “if… then…” in Chinese with 要…就…?
Use the structure: 要 (yào) + Condition, 就 (jiù) + Result. For example: 你要去就去吧。 — “If you want to go, just go”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你要去就去吧。 — “If you want to go, just go”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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