if; supposing; in case
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesconjunction
if; supposing that; in the event that
formalUsed to introduce a hypothetical condition or supposition. More formal and literary than 如果.
Shè设
shǐ使
tā他
méi没
yǒu有
shí时
jiān间
，
bù不
fáng妨
pài派
bié别
rén人
qù去
。
If he doesn't have time, we might as well send someone else.
Shè设
shǐ使
qíng情
kuàng况
fā发
shēng生
biàn变
huà化
，
wǒ我
men们
huì会
jí及
shí时
tiáo调
zhěng整
jì计
huà划
。
Should circumstances change, we will adjust our plans in a timely manner.
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Shè设
shǐ使
dà大
yǔ雨
bù不
tíng停
，
bǐ比
sài赛
jiāng将
huì会
qǔ取
xiāo消
。
If the heavy rain doesn't stop, the match will be cancelled.