Hypothetical Complex Phrases - 幸亏、幸好……、不然、否则……
假设复句 — 幸亏、幸好……、不然、否则……
The hypothetical phrases (hypothetical clauses) consider a situation: if…then / if…then / if…then
Elements
幸亏幸好……不然否则……
How to use it
- Copy a model phrase (快走，不然迟到) and replace the subject/verb/time while keeping the same structure.
- After substitution, verify that 了 / 不 / 没 / 吗 remain coherent with the sense and time of the sentence.
- Context: especially in explanation and argumentation.
Examples
快走，不然迟到
kuài zǒu, bùrán chídào
Hurry up, or you'll be late.
不然就
bùrán jiù
Otherwise then
要不然
yàobùrán
Otherwise
Common mistakes
- Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
- Use a complete sentence to validate the structure in real context.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. 快走，____迟到
(Hurry up, or you'll be late.)
2. ____就
(Otherwise then)
3. 要____
(Otherwise)