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*她<em>如果</em>喝太多啤酒,<em>就</em>她会喝醉了。
*我如果在北京找不到工作,就我回来昆明。
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Revision as of 07:10, 14 September 2011

"如果 ..., 就 ..." (rúguǒ ..., jiù ...) is an often-used pattern that is utilized in the same way that "If..., then..." is in English.

Here's the basic structure:

如果 + Subject/Event + 就 + Result

Here are some examples:

  • 如果你不复习,你一定不会通过明天的大考。
  • 如果喝太多啤酒,她会喝醉了。
  • 如果在北京找不到工作,我回来昆明。

Sources and further reading

Books

  • Common Chinese Patterns 330 (NEEDS AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK)