Hypothetical Phrases - If…, then…
假设复句 — 要是……、就……
Hypothetical sentences (假设复句) consider a situation: If… then… / If… then… / If… then…
Elements
If…then…
How to use it
- For if, take a model sentence like If it rains (If it rains) and replace only the variable information.
- For then, take a model sentence like Then it will be rainy (Then it will rain) and replace only the variable information.
- Context: especially in explanations and arguments.
Examples
要是下雨
yàoshi xià yǔ
If it rains
就是
jiù shì
Then it will be rainy
要是可以
yàoshi kěyǐ
If he can, then he will stay
就要
jiù yào
il reste
Notes and exceptions
- then — Consequence / immediacy: Very versatile
- often with conditional or rapid structures (一…就…).
Common mistakes
- Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
- Use a complete sentence to validate the structure in a real context.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(For **if**, take a model sentence like **If it rains** (If it rains) and replace only the variable information.)
2. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(For **then**, take a model sentence like **Then it will be rainy** (Then it will rain) and replace only the variable information.)
3. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Context: especially in explanations and arguments.)