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Revision as of 09:12, 20 October 2016
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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 就 会 变 得 更 和谐。As long as everyone does one good thing every day, then society will become harmonious.
- 只要 下雨，她 就 会 心情 不 好 。As long as it's raining, she will be in a bad mood.
- 只要 有 你 在，我 就 放心 了 。 As long as you are here, I won't be worried.
See also
Sources and further reading
Books
- New Practical Chinese Reader 3 (新实用汉语课本3) (pp. 83) →buy
- Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 2 (p. 124) →buy
- 卓越汉语－公司实战篇 (p. 112) →buy
