HSK 2
假设复句
jiǎ shè fù jù
Conditional sentences (假设复句)
Explanation
This is the hypothetical conditional complex sentence (假设复句 (jiǎshè fùjù)): it states a hypothesis in the first clause, then gives the result in the second clause.
Method 1 — no conjunction needed, just place the two clauses side by side (明天下雨，我们在家休息 = Tomorrow if it rains, we rest at home). Method 2 — use the conjunction pair 如果 (rúguǒ) …，就 (jiù) … (if…, then…) or …的话 (…de huà)，就 (jiù) … (if…, then…).
When discussing an uncertain possibility and the result that follows. 就 (jiù) in the second clause means "then," linking the result to the condition.
如果 (rúguǒ) is placed at the BEGINNING of the condition clause, whereas 的话 (de huà) is placed at the END of the condition clause; you can use both at once (如果…的话) for emphasis, but usually only one is needed.
Vietnamese learners often forget 就 (jiù) in the result clause, or place 如果 in the middle/end of the clause — 如果 must stand at the start of the hypothetical clause.
Examples
(1) Without a connective word
Tomorrow (if) it rains, we'll rest at home.
Tomorrow (if) it doesn't rain, we'll go out to play.
(2) With connective words: 如果…，就… (if…, then…); …的话，就… (if…, then…)
If you have time this afternoon, let's go to the supermarket together.
If the weather is bad tomorrow, then I won't go to the park.
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