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| − | The " | + | The "要⋯⋯就" grammar structure can be used to express the same meaning as [["If…, then…" with "ruguo…, jiu…"|"如果...就"]] However,"要⋯⋯就" is more intense and resolute, similar to imperative sentences (command sentences). Therefore, "要⋯⋯就" sentences typically do not have a subject, but they can have a topic. This grammar form is similar to the English "If you want to (verb) just (verb)..." |
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The "要⋯⋯就" grammar structure can be used to express the same meaning as "如果...就" However,"要⋯⋯就" is more intense and resolute, similar to imperative sentences (command sentences). Therefore, "要⋯⋯就" sentences typically do not have a subject, but they can have a topic. This grammar form is similar to the English "If you want to (verb) just (verb)..."
Structure
要 Verb 就 Verb
Topic + 要 Verb 就 Verb + Complement
Examples
- 要 学 就 学 好，不 要 马马虎虎。If you want to study, study well, don't just do it so-so.
- 要 买 就 快 买，我们 来不及 了。If you're going to buy it, buy it. We don't have much time left.
- 这 件 事情 要 做 就 做 完，不然 会 很 麻烦。If your going to do this, finish it, otherwise it could become a problem.
- 要 想 吃 就 吃，不用 客气。If you want to eat, go ahead an eat. You don't need to be so polite.
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