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Expressing "once...then..." with 一旦..就.. ("yi1dan4...jiu4...")

一旦 yīdàn

Grammar
HSK 4

Structure

一旦 + Condition，Subj. + 就 + Consequence

Definition

一旦...就...表示一种条件关系，强调一旦某个条件发生，就会立即导致某种结果。

Once...then... indicates a conditional relationship, emphasizing that as soon as a certain condition occurs, it will immediately lead to a certain result.

Usage

这个结构用于连接两个分句，第一个分句用“一旦”引出条件，第二个分句用“就”引出结果。常用于表示假设或必然的因果关系。

This structure is used to connect two clauses. The first clause uses '一旦' to introduce the condition, and the second clause uses '就' to introduce the result. It is often used to express hypothetical or inevitable cause-effect relationships.

Examples

  • 1 一旦你开始学习，就会发现其中的乐趣。(Once you start learning, you will discover the fun in it.)
  • 2 一旦他决定做某事，就会坚持到底。(Once he decides to do something, he will stick to it to the end.)
  • 3 一旦下雨，比赛就会取消。(Once it rains, the game will be canceled.)
  • 4 我们一旦达成协议，就立即开始合作。(Once we reach an agreement, we will start cooperation immediately.)
  • 5 一旦错过这个机会，就再也没有了。(Once you miss this opportunity, it will never come again.)

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