HSK 6
⋯⋯，要不然/不然⋯⋯
要不然/不然
Explanation
'要不然' and '不然' both mean 'otherwise', used to present a consequence or an alternative solution when the preceding condition is not met. They usually stand at the beginning of the second clause, connecting the two parts. The common structure is: clause 1 + ，要不然/不然 + clause 2. In communication, '不然' is more commonly used in everyday speech.
Examples
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The grammar point “⋯⋯，要不然/不然⋯⋯” (要不然/不然) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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