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只要⋯⋯就 (zhǐyào... jiù) means "as long as... then...." In other words, whenever A happens, B results.

Structure

Use this structure to express that "as long as" [something happens], "then" [something else will happen]. In logic, this is referred to as a "sufficient condition," meaning that it may not be the only way to bring about the these specific consequences, but it is one way.

只要 + [condition] + 就 + [result]

Examples

  • 只要 人人 每天 都 做 一 件 好 事儿,社会 会 变 得 更 和谐。
  • 只要 下雨,她 会 心情 不 好 。
  • 只要 有 你 在,我 放心 了 。

See also

Sources and further reading

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