How to say “if you don’t… then…” in Chinese with 再不
Subj. + 再不 (zài bù) + Verb Phrase, 就 (jiù) + result
再不 (zài bù) — last chance with “if not… then…”
Subj. + 再不 (zài bù) + Verb Phrase, 就 (jiù) + result
HSK 5Adverbs再不 (zài bù) — last chance with “if not… then…”
Rule structure
再不 (zài bù)…就 (jiù)… is a pattern meaning "if (someone) doesn’t do something now, then (a negative consequence) will happen". It urges immediate action.
Rule structure
再不 (zài bù)…就 (jiù)… is a pattern meaning "if (someone) doesn’t do something now, then (a negative consequence) will happen". It urges immediate action.
Examples
你再不走，就迟到了。
Nǐ zài bù zǒu, jiù chídào le.
If you don’t leave now, you’ll be late.
Examples
你再不走，就迟到了。
Nǐ zài bù zǒu, jiù chídào le.
If you don’t leave now, you’ll be late.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “last chance with “if not… then…”” in Chinese with 再不?
Use the structure: Subj. + 再不 (zài bù) + Verb Phrase, 就 (jiù) + result. For example: 你再不走，就迟到了。 — “If you don’t leave now, you’ll be late.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你再不走，就迟到了。 — “If you don’t leave now, you’ll be late.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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