HSK 4

⋯⋯,否则⋯⋯

Otherwise (否则)

Explanation

This structure is used to emphasize a negative consequence if the action in the first clause is not carried out. 否则 can be understood as 'otherwise' or 'or else', usually placed between two clauses. The clause after 否则 usually describes the undesirable thing that would happen.

Examples

我要认真复习,否则考试会不及格的。
yàorènzhēnfǒukǎoshìhuìde
记得带卡,否则进不了办公室。
dedàifǒujìnliǎobàngōngshì
上课前一定要预习好生词和课文,否则就听不懂老师讲的。
shàngqiándìngyàohǎoshēngwénfǒujiùtīngdǒnglǎoshījiǎngde

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The grammar point “⋯⋯,否则⋯⋯” (Otherwise (否则)) 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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