倘 (cháng) — (literary conjunction) if, supposing, in case
Definition
Literary conditional 'if/supposing', found mostly in writing. Contrast with 如果 (everyday 'if'); 倘 sounds formal and bookish, rarely spoken.
conjunction
(literary conjunction) ifsupposingin case
Examples
- 倘，。cháng Nǐ míng tiān bù lái, qǐng tí qián tōng zhī wǒ.If you don't come tomorrow, please let me know in advance.
- 倘，。cháng Yǒu kùn nan, suí shí kě yǐ zhǎo wǒ bāng máng.If you have any difficulties, feel free to ask me for help.
- 倘，。cháng Tā tóng yì, wǒ men jiù àn jì huà jìn xíng.If he agrees, we'll proceed according to plan.
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