Expressing "if... then..." with "ruguo... jiu..."

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"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 + Statement + 就 + Result

Here are some examples:

  • 如果 不 好好 复习,你 无法 通过 明天 的 考试。
  • 如果 喝 太 多 啤酒, 会 发酒疯。
  • 如果 在 北京 找 不 到 工作, 会 回 昆明。

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