的话 (de huà) — (particle) used after a conditional clause to mean 'if'
Definition
A sentence-final particle that turns the first clause into a conditional: 'if [clause], then…'. It can drop the 如果/要是 that would normally start the if-clause.
particle
used after a conditional clause to mean 'if'
Examples
- 的话，。Nǐ yǒu shí jiān de huà, wǒ men qù kàn diàn yǐng ba.If you have time, let's go watch a movie.
- 的话，。Xià yǔ de huà, jiù bú yào chū qù le.If it rains, then don't go out.
- 的话，。Nǐ xǐ huan de huà, wǒ men kě yǐ yì qǐ chī fàn.If you like, we can eat together.
Grammar
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