HSK 4

假如⋯⋯,(就)⋯⋯

假如 (Suppose/If)..., (then)...

Explanation

This structure is used to pose a hypothetical situation, usually one that could or is likely to happen. The '假如' part introduces the condition, and the following '就' (which can be omitted) indicates the corresponding result. Example: '假如有困难' (If there are difficulties), '假如能通过这个考试' (If you can pass this exam). This structure is similar to '如果', but carries a slightly more literary nuance.

Examples

假如有困难,你一定要告诉我。
jiǎyǒukùnnándìngyàogào
假如能通过这个考试,我就可以拿到学校的奖学金了。
jiǎnéngtōngguòzhègekǎoshìjiùdàoxuéxiàodejiǎngxuéjīnle

Learn “假如⋯⋯,(就)⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “假如⋯⋯,(就)⋯⋯” (假如 (Suppose/If)..., (then)...) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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