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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
Examples
- 要 走 就 走 ,我们 不 需要 你 。If you want to leave, leave. We don't need you.
- 要 买 就 买 ,我们 快 关门 了 。If you're going to buy it, buy it now. We are about to close the shop.
- 要 说 就 说 ,别 吞吞吐吐 。If you're going to say, say it now. Don't mumble.
- 要 去 就 去 ,不用 等 我们 。If you want to go, go now. You don't need to wait for us.
- 要 吃 就 吃 ,不要 客气 。If you want to eat, go ahead and eat. You don't need to be so polite.
上面的例句中,"就"后面的谓语都是单音节动词的重复。"就"后面的谓语可以有所变化,但通常都是简短的表达,带有催促对方快点行动的含义。
- 要 去 就 快 点 去 。If you want to go, go fast.
- 要 吃 就 自己 拿 。If you want to eat, go ahead and grab some.
- 要 学 就 好好 学 。If you want to study it, study it well.
- 要 问 就 问 清楚 。If you want to ask, be certain about the answers.
- 要 订 就 早点 订 。If you want to book it, book it soon.
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