Chinese grammar - Using 如果 (rúguǒ) or 要是 (yàoshì) to say 'if' |
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There are several ways to say 'if' in Chinese. • The most common way is using 如果 (rúguǒ). • More casual is 要是 (yàoshì) which is commonly used in daily conversation. There are several more ways to say 'if' in Chinese including 假如 (jiǎrú), 假使 (jiǎshǐ) and 倘若 (tǎngruò). These three are all more formal. |
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要是你累了，休息一会儿。
yàoshì nǐ lèi le,#xiūxi yìhuǐr. If you are tired, rest for a while.
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如果他不来，我们再去。
rúguǒ tā bù lái,#wǒmen zài qù. If he doesn't come, we'll go later. |
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要是天晴，我们去公园。
yàoshì tiān qíng,#wǒmen qù gōngyuán. If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.
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如果你早到，请等我。
rúguǒ nǐ zǎo dào,#qǐng děng wǒ. If you arrive early, wait for me. |
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要是你走了，请关门。
yàoshì nǐ zǒu le,#qǐng guān mén. If you leave, please close the door. |
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如果你看见他，告诉我。
rúguǒ nǐ kànjiàn tā,#gàosù wǒ. If you see him, tell me. |
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要是你去超市，买点牛奶。
yàoshì nǐ qù chāoshì,#mǎi diǎn niúnǎi. If you go to the supermarket, buy some milk. |
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如果下雨，我们在家待着。
rúguǒ xiàyǔ,#wǒmen zài jiā dāizhe. If it rains, we'll stay at home.
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要是你出门，请带伞。
yàoshì nǐ chūmén,#qǐng dài sǎn. If you go out, take an umbrella.
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要是你去散步，请叫我。
yàoshì nǐ qù sànbù,#qǐng jiào wǒ. If you go for a walk, call me. |
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如果你听音乐，别太吵。
rúguǒ nǐ tīng yīnyuè,#bié tài chǎo. If you listen to music, don't be too loud.
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要是你做饭，注意安全。
yàoshì nǐ zuò fàn,#zhùyì ānquán. If you cook, pay attention to safety.
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