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if in Chinese

if in Chinese is 如果, 要是 — if means used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.

if in Chinese

如果
conj
Pronounced: rú guǒ
Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
要是
conj
Pronounced: yào shi
Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.

What does "if" mean?

  1. conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
    "If it rains, we'll move the party indoors."
  2. conj Although; used to concede a point while still making a statement.
    "It was a good, if somewhat long, movie."
  3. noun An uncertain condition or possibility.
    "There are too many ifs in this plan for my comfort."
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if in a sentence

  • If it rains, we'll move the party indoors.
  • If I had known, I would have called you sooner.
  • It was a good, if somewhat long, movie.
  • There are too many ifs in this plan for my comfort.

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What is "if" in Chinese?

"if" in Chinese is 如果, 要是. if means: Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.

How do you pronounce 如果?

"if" in Chinese is 如果, pronounced "rú guǒ".

How do you use "if" in a sentence?

Example: "If it rains, we'll move the party indoors." In Chinese, "if" is 如果, 要是.

Are there other ways to say "if" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "if": 如果, 要是.

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