JLPT N5

如果

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Character Breakdown

如

· as, as if, like, such as, supposing

Radical: 女 · 6strokes

果

· fruit, nut

Radical: 木 · 8strokes

Usage of "如果"

"如果" is a common conjunction used to introduce conditional clauses, equivalent to "if" in English. It sets a hypothetical or real condition that affects the outcome in the main clause.

Position and Structure

"如果" typically appears at the beginning of the conditional clause, followed by a comma, then the main clause. The main clause often contains words like "就" (jiù) to indicate the result.

Common Collocations

  • 如果...就...: the most frequent pattern to express "if... then..."
  • 如果没有...: to express "if it weren't for..."
  • 如果觉得...: to express a condition based on feelings or states

Nuances

Using "如果" implies a condition that may or may not happen, often used for polite requests, advice, or hypothetical situations. It is more formal than some colloquial alternatives like "要是".

Common Confusion

Don't confuse "如果" with "要是" or "假如" which have similar meanings but differ slightly in formality and usage contexts. "如果" is versatile and widely used in both spoken and written Chinese.

Example Sentences

If it rains tomorrow, we won't go to the park.

If you have time, could you help me look over this report?

If I were you, I would accept this opportunity.

If it weren't for your help, it would be hard for me to finish this project.

If you feel tired, you can rest for a while.