如果

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 如果下雨,我们就不去。▶ —
   If it rains, we won't go.
2. 如果你想,可以来。▶ —
   You can come if you want.

Collocations

Mnemonic

如果 rúguǒ "if" — pairs with 就 jiù "then": "如果 X, 就 Y". Colloquial synonym: 要是 yàoshì. The 就 in second clause is near-mandatory.

Quick check

1. Pair of 如果?

   • 就 (then)
   • 所以
   • 但是
   • 因为