要是…就… yàoshi… jiù…

要是…就…（yàoshi… jiù…）means “if… then… (colloquial)”. "要是" introduces a hypothetical condition and "就" introduces the result. Formation: 要是 + 小句1，(就) + 小句2

if… then… (colloquial)

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Formation

要是 + 小句1，(就) + 小句2

Explanation

"要是" introduces a hypothetical condition and "就" introduces the result. It is the colloquial equivalent of "如果…就…". "要是" often goes at the start of the first clause, and "就" sits before the verb in the second clause.

Examples

要是 明天下雨，我们 就 不去了。
yàoshi míngtiān xià yǔ, wǒmen jiù bú qù le.
If it rains tomorrow, we won't go.
要是 你有时间，就 给我打个电话。
yàoshi nǐ yǒu shíjiān, jiù gěi wǒ dǎ gè diànhuà.
If you have time, give me a call.

Note

More casual than "如果"; common in speech. "就" can be omitted but usually stays.

FAQ

要是…就… — what does it mean and how is it used?

if… then… (colloquial). "要是" introduces a hypothetical condition and "就" introduces the result. It is the colloquial equivalent of "如果…就…". "要是" often goes at the start of the first clause, and "就" sits before the verb in the second clause.

要是…就… — how do you form it?

要是 + 小句1，(就) + 小句2

要是…就… — any usage notes?

More casual than "如果"; common in speech. "就" can be omitted but usually stays.

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