如果 (rú guǒ) — if, in case, supposing
Definition
如果 is the neutral, all-purpose 'if' for both spoken and written Chinese. 要是 is more colloquial; 假如 and 倘若 are more formal/literary.
conjunction
ifin casesupposing
Examples
- 如果,。rú guǒ Nǐ lèi le, jiù xiū xi ba.If you're tired, then rest.
- 如果,。rú guǒ Xià yǔ, wǒ men jiù zài jiā kàn diàn yǐng.If it rains, we'll stay home and watch a movie.
- 如果,。rú guǒ Nǐ yǒu shí jiān, lái wǒ jiā wán ba.If you have time, come over to my place.
Grammar
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