Hypothetical Complex Phrases - 万一……、（就）……
假设复句 — 万一……、（就）……
The hypothetical phrases (假设复句) consider a situation: 要是…就… / 假如…的话… / 万一…就…
Elements
万一……（就）……
How to use it
- For 万一, take a model phrase like 万一下雨 (and if it rains) and replace only the variable information.
- For 就, take a model phrase like 就是 (it is) and replace only the variable information.
- Context: especially in explanation and argumentation.
Examples
万一下雨
wànyī xià yǔ
and if it rains
就是
jiù shì
it is
就要
jiù yào
it remains
就这样
jiù zhèyàng
It's like that
Notes and exceptions
- 就 — Consequence / immediacy: Very versatile
- often with conditional or rapidity structures (一…就…).
Common mistakes
- Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
- Use a complete phrase to validate the structure in a real context.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. ____下雨
(and if it rains)
2. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(For **万一**, take a model phrase like **万一下雨** (and if it rains) and replace only the variable information.)
3. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(For **就**, take a model phrase like **就是** (it is) and replace only the variable information.)
4. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Context: especially in explanation and argumentation.)