倘若

tǎng ruò

HSK 7–9

Meaning

if; supposing; in case

Definition

连词，表示假设，相当于‘如果’、‘假如’。

Conjunction indicating supposition, equivalent to 'if' or 'supposing that'.

Usage

常用于书面语，引导假设条件句，后接结果或推论。语气较正式，多用于文学或正式场合。

Commonly used in written language to introduce a hypothetical conditional clause, followed by a result or inference. The tone is more formal, often used in literary or formal contexts.

Examples

1 倘若明天不下雨，我们就去爬山。（If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we will go hiking.）
2 倘若你早一点告诉我，我就不会迟到了。（If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have been late.）
3 倘若失去了诚信，就失去了做人的根本。（If you lose integrity, you lose the foundation of being a person.）
4 倘若没有大家的帮助，这个项目不可能成功。（If it weren't for everyone's help, this project wouldn't be possible.）
5 倘若时光可以倒流，我会更加珍惜青春。（If time could turn back, I would cherish my youth more.）

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