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只要
zhǐ yào
Meaning
- so long as; provided; if
Definition
表示必要条件，相当于‘如果’或‘一旦’的意思。
Indicates a necessary condition, equivalent to 'if' or 'once'.
Usage
通常用于条件复句的前一分句，后一分句用‘就’、‘便’等呼应，表示只要满足条件，就会产生相应的结果。
Usually used in the first clause of a conditional sentence, with the second clause using '就' (jiù) or '便' (biàn) to indicate that as long as the condition is met, the corresponding result will occur.
Examples
- 1 只要努力，就能成功。 (As long as you work hard, you can succeed.)
- 2 只要你有时间，我们就一起去。 (As long as you have time, we'll go together.)
- 3 只要下雨，比赛就会取消。 (If it rains, the game will be canceled.)
- 4 只要他不来，我们就开始。 (As long as he doesn't come, we'll start.)
- 5 只要你同意，我马上办理。 (As long as you agree, I'll handle it right away.)
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