HSK 5
要是⋯⋯，（就）⋯⋯，否则⋯⋯
Conditional structure with '要是...，（就）...，否则...'
Explanation
This structure is used to express a hypothetical condition (要是) and the corresponding consequence (often with 就), followed by stating another possibility (否则) if that condition does not occur. It is similar to 'If... then... otherwise...' in English. For example: '要是他不去，我也不去了' (If he doesn't go, I won't go either), '否则我一个人去太危险了' (otherwise, it would be too dangerous for me to go alone). This structure helps make sentences more logical and clear.
Examples
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The grammar point “要是⋯⋯，（就）⋯⋯，否则⋯⋯” (Conditional structure with '要是...，（就）...，否则...') is one of the key structures at HSK 5. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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