[Learn basic Chinese with grammar] How to use 如果…就…

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How to use 如果…就…

如果 means “if,” and can mark the result that follows.

Put the condition after 如果, and put the result after .

Structure Meaning
如果 + condition,就 + result If + condition, then + result

In English, “then” is often optional. In basic Chinese, using makes the condition-result relationship clearer.

Chinese Pinyin English
如果下雨,我們就在家。 Rúguǒ xià yǔ, wǒmen jiù zài jiā. If it rains, we will stay at home.

For beginners, remember this order: condition first, result second.

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